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Created on: 05-06-20 14:40

what does HASAWA stand for

Health and Safety at Work Act

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what responsibilities do employers have

A safe methods of work. A safe and healthy workplace. Safe work equipment. Safe methods of storing, transporting, handling, using and disposing of substances and materials. Competent, properly trained supervisors.

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what responsibilites do employees have

Cooperate with the employer in all matters regarding health & safety. Not to put yourself or other people at risk. Not to misuse or interfere with anything relating to health and safety.

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Employer Mnemonic : Methods Storing Workplace Equipment Competent

Employee Mnemonic : Misuse Report Safely Risk Cooperate

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what does RIDDOR stand for

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

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what does RIDDOR enforce employers to do

Work-related deaths Major injuries, 7-day injuries (those causing more than seven day’s inability to carry out normal duties) Work related diseases Dangerous occurrences (near miss accidents)… where something happens that does not result in an injury

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what does COSHH stand for

Control of Substance Hazardous to Health

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what does COSHH do

Complete risk assessment to identify the risk. Provide control measures to reduce and remove the risk. Providing information, instruction and training for employees and others. Providing monitoring and health surveillance in appropriate cases

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