Learning Outcomes in Module 2
By the end of the session, delegates will be able to:
.
state how the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
and the Management of Health and Safety at Work
Regulations 1999 impact on manual handling
operations
.
list the general duties of the employer, employee
and the self-employed under the Manual Handling
Operations Regulations 1992
.
describe where advice, guidance and information can
be found to assist in reducing manual handling risks.
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Health & Safety At Work Etc Act 1974 (HASAWA)
ìevery employer must ensure, as
far as is reasonably practicable, the
health, safety and welfare at work
of all employeesî
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Health & Safety At Work Etc Act 1974 (HASAWA)
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provide and maintain safe equipment and systems of work
.
provide safe systems of work
.
provide information, instruction,
supervision and training
.
provide a safe place of work
.
provide a safe working environment
.
consult employees
.
have a health & safety policy (written
when there are 5 or more employees).
Employer must:
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Employees responsibilities
Health & Safety At Work Etc Act 1974 (HASAWA)
Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
.
Cooperate with the employer
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Take reasonable care of
themselves and others
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Do not alter equipment provided
and use as instructed
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Report any faults or defects
.
Inform the employer if they identify
hazardous handling activities.
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Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
.Every employer must appoint one or more competent
persons to assist with compliance
ëperson with sufficient training and
experience or knowledge and other
qualities to enable proper assistanceí.
COMPETENT PERSONS
What is a ëCompetent Personí? CQ
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Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
.Employer must provide comprehensible
and relevant information on:
.risks to their employeesí health & safety
.control measures
.emergency procedures
.competent persons in a language
they understand.
INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYEES
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Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
.Employer must provide comprehensible
and relevant information on:
.risks to their employeesí health & safety
.control measures
.emergency procedures
.competent persons in a language
they understand.
INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYEES
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Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
.Employers must take into account the capability of any
employee before giving them a task to complete.
CAPABILITY OF EMPLOYEES
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Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
.Employers must ensure that employees are provided with
adequate health & safety training
.on recruitment
.on being exposed to increased risk
.on a change of job or equipment
.from time to time (refresher training).
TRAINING OF EMPLOYEES
Employersí responsibilities under Manual Handling Operations
Regulations
.AVOID manual handling where possible
.ASSESS the risk of injury from any manual handling that
canít be avoided; and
.REDUCE the risk of injury from manual handling, as far as
reasonably practicable
.REVIEW all manual handling assessments according to
the risk or whenever any significant change occurs.
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Enforcement
.
Local Authority Environmental Health Officers:
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Shops, offices, residential homes,
warehousing, entertainment
.
Health and Safety Executive:
.
Factories, hospitals, nursing homes,
mines, schools, construction etc.
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Penalties
.
Powers of the court:
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Fines
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Up to £20,000 for
breach of health
and safety legislation
.
Unlimited on indictment
.
Prison
.
Up to six months in Magistratesí Court
.
Up to two years on indictment.
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ABCHow much do you know?
Which regulations provide guidance on how to reduce the
risks associated with manual handling activities?
A. Handling and Movement Regulations
B. Manual Handling in the Workplace Regulations
C. Lifting, Lowering and Carrying Regulations
D. Manual Handling Operations Regulations
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ABCHow much do you know?
Which regulations provide guidance on how to reduce the
risks associated with manual handling activities?
A. Handling and Movement Regulations
B. Manual Handling in the Workplace Regulations
C. Lifting, Lowering and Carrying Regulations
D. Manual Handling Operations Regulations
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Who must provide a safe place of work as defined in the
Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974?
A. The employer
B. The employee
C. The safety officer
D. The competent person
BCDAHow much do you know?
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ABDAccording to the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
the employee must take ____________ care of themselves
and others
A. diligent
B. optional
C. reasonable
D. necessary
CHow much do you know?
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How much do you know?
A person with sufficient training, experience or knowledge
with other qualities to enable proper assistance describes
a _____________ person
A. capable
B. competent
C. complete
D. compliant
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A
C
DB
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