Legislation

There are health and safety laws that protect people that work in a health and social care setting. These pieces of health and safety legislation include:

Sets out how employees, employers, and self-employed persons must work in a safe way, giving each person on the work premises legal responsibilities and duties.u00a0

Accident and incident reporting is an important part of your role in health and social care. Serious accidents and incidents are reportable to health and safety authorities.u00a0

Describes how health and safety is managed in a care workplace, including training, ensuring employees receive the information they need, and risk assessments.

Outlines how every workplace must protect against and prevent fire

Protects people from hazardous substances that can cause ill health or harm

Covers the supporting or transporting of any load (including people), and how to carry out these tasks safely to prevent injury

Sets out how equipment is to be used safely, including equipment checks, and regular maintenance by employees

There are specific requirements relating to work equipment that is used for lifting and lower loads or peopleu00a0