Workplace Legislation
| With the continuing introduction of legislation and other
stringent safety regulations over the last decade, The
Power Service has increasingly specialised in
protecting organisations large and small, smoothing the
path to compliance and removing the risks that can lead
to civil litigation or even prosecution.
Business owners, Directors and their Senior Duty Holders are directly responsible
for the “Duty of Care” in providing an environment that is safe for
employees, customers and members of the public to walk through, buy from and
work in. |
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There are four main areas of Law covering Health
and Safety in the workplace:
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 puts
the duty of care upon the employer to ensure the safety
of all persons using the work premises
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
1999 make more explicit what employers are required
to do to manage Health and Safety under the Act
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
1998 “Every employer shall ensure that work
equipment is so constructed or adapted as to be suitable
for which it is provided”
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 “As
may be necessary to prevent danger, all (electrical) systems
shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as reasonably
practicable, such danger”
For more information see the Government's Health and Safety website http://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/hse.htm
In addition there are other Laws relevant to the workplace:
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994
The Plugs and Sockets 1994 (Safety) Regulations 1994
The three Laws which concern electrical appliances in business
premises - click
here for Laws
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
The Consumer Protection Act 1987
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