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Legal Requirements
BY LAW: (Health and Safety at Work Act 1974) – Section 2(3) Every Employer with five or more employees (including part time) must prepare and revise as necessary a written health and safety policy, which details the general policy and the particular organisation and arrangements for carrying it out. This Health & Safety Policy must be brought to the notice of all the employees. BY LAW: Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Regulation 3. Every employer shall make suitable and sufficient Risk Assessments of the risks to the health and safety of his employees to which they are exposed whilst they are at work. BY LAW: Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Regulation 7. Every employer is required under law to appoint a Competent Person to assist them meet their legal health and safety obligations. An employer who has not made an appointment of a suitable person to fulfil the competent person role is in breach of a statutory duty under health and safety legislation. The appointed Competent Person may be an internal appointment, or an external advisor. However, the advisor does not assume responsibility in law for health and safety matters, this responsibility always remains with the employer and cannot be delegated to an adviser whether inside or outside the organisation JAW Business Solutions, can provide a Competent Person scheme or competent person support scheme so that you are able to comply with the law. To arrange for a site visit and initial assessment of your company requirements: |
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