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Health & Safety at Work Act
The Health & Safety at Work Act etc. 1974 protects the health and safety of people (employed or self-employed) at work.
Every employer must ensure, so far as is reasonably practical, the health, safety and welfare of all their employees, customers and visitors.
Employers must:-
- Carry out risk assessments;
- Implementing the health and safety measures as identified in the risk assessment;
- Prepare a written health and safety policy if there are five or more employees;
- Appoint competent people to implement the arrangements;
- Establish emergency procedures;
- Inform and train employees on the risks present and the arrangements in place to control them;
- Co-operate with other employers sharing the same workplace.