The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 - The main duty of an employer is to undertake risk assessments. Employers with 5 or more employees need to record any significant findings from the risk assessments., Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 - These regulations are aimed at minimising the risks associated with lifting children and equipment in the work setting., Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 - The regulations cover workplaces where the Health and Safety at Work Act is relevant - this includes factories, offshore installations, offices, shops, hospitals, hotels, entertainment venues etc., Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 - Moving items: either by lifting, putting something down, carrying, pushing or pulling., Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) - The setting must have an accident report book for employees., Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 - Includes basic health and safety, as well as matters which include individuals welfare, such as toilets, a suitable place to eat, adequate ventilation, heating and lighting and access to drinking water., Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992 - These determine how chemicals such as cleaning canisters and products are used and kept and how the disposal of nappies is managed within settings.,

Unit 300 LO5 Health & Safety Key Legislation

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