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Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) - COSHH

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) - COSHH

http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/

HABIA learning materials: Health and Safety Legally, the business owner or manager is responsible for making sure that staff are aware of the proper procedures and for implementing health and safety policy correctly. However, there is still a responsibility upon you from a professional point of view. Poor health and safety practices can lead to accidents and mishaps. These in turn can ruin your reputation as a professional, and end your career before it's even started. However, customers are your best advertisement. HASAWA The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (also referred to as HSWA, the HSW Act, the 1974 Act or HASAWA) is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive, with local authorities (and other enforcing authorities) is responsible for enforcing the Act and a number of other Acts and Statutory Instruments relevant to the working environment. The full text of the Act (as amended) is available at legislation.gov.uk

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. 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.

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