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Different extinguishers can be used for different types o... A fire triangle shows the 3 elements needed to start a fi... RIDDOR - Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995. Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) - Work equipment and machinery. These Regulations, often abbreviated to PUWER, place duties on people and companies who own, operate or have control over work equipment.

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) - Work equipment and machinery

PUWER also places responsibilities on businesses and organisations whose employees use work equipment, whether owned by them or not. PUWER requires that equipment provided for use at work is: suitable for the intended use safe for use, maintained in a safe condition and inspected to ensure it is correctly installed and does not subsequently deteriorate used only by people who have received adequate information, instruction and training accompanied by suitable health and safety measures, such as protective devices and controls. US Environmental Protection Agency. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) - COSHH.

Health and Safety at Work Act. Before 1974 approximately 8 million employees had no legal safety protection at work.

Health and Safety at Work Act

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 provides the legal framework to promote, stimulate and encourage high standards of health and safety in places of work. It protects employees and the public from work activities. Information signs are signs that give you information abo... Prohibition signs show things that are prohibited or you ... Warning signs give warnings about something important tha... Mandatory signs are showing things that you have to do or... Chemical warning signs are showing what hazards chemicals...