1. Safe Learning in the Workplace – Unit 413

2. Learning Objectives By the end of the end of the session you will: 1.State why health and safety legislation is important 2.Identify two health and safety laws 3.Define hazards and risks 4.Contribute to a risk assessment 5.State the responsibilities people have for health and safety in the workplace 6.List the steps to be taken in case of fire, accident and emergency.

3. Health and Safety Legislation The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the main law. It lists the responsibilities of employers and employees for health and safety in the workplace.

4. Health and Safety Legislation There are other laws that support health and safety. Some examples are: Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 RIDDOR (Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations 1995) COSHH (Control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002).

5. Personal Protective Equipment

7. Dealing with Incidents/Emergencies Report the accident/call emergency services Raise the alarm/call emergency services Evacuate the building Assemble at a designated point Provide care Make the area safe Don’t stop to get personal belongings Find out what happened

8. Safe Learning in the Workplace – Unit 413