1. HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK ACT (HASAWA)
1974

2. 1974 MAIN POINTS OF HASAWA fire lighting first aid toilet facilities
seating
space
premisies
temperature

3. Fire Fire fire extinguishers must be available
fire exits must be clearly identified
regular fire drills
clearly displayed fire procedures
fire certificate if more than 20 employees
Fire
Certificate

4. Lighting Lighting natural light from a window
artificial light from desk lamp

5. First Aid First Aid First Aid box must be provide
Trained first aiders must be available

6. Toilet Facilities Toilet Facilities
Toilets available
Kept clean
Hot and cold water, soap, towels available
Drinking water available

7. Seating
Seating
Adequate Seating must be provided

8. Space Space Adequate space for each employee
Storage space for work/outdoor clothing

9. Premises Premises Floors, corridors, etc must be: clean level unbroken
clear

10. Temperature Temperature minimum temperature of 62 degrees
windows can be opened
suitable ventilation eg fans, air conditioning

11. RESPONSIBILITES EMPLOYER Provide a safe workplace
Look after employees’ welfare
Provide free protective equipment
Prepare a health and safety policy
Record any accidents and injuries

12. RESPONSIBILITES EMPLOYEES Take care of their own health and safety
Take care of other workers’ health and safety
Work with employer to maintain safety
to ensure safe procedures

13. Good Working Practices
Employees can help maintain health and safety
through good working practices
Not having liquids near computers
Taking care of equipment
Keeping work areas clean and tidy
Not leaving items in passageways
to be tripped over

14. DON’T LEAVE IT TO CHANCE
HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK ACT (HASAWA)
1974
DON’T LEAVE IT TO CHANCE