4. Health and safety training legislation
For legal requirements and health and safety purposes, you will need to take appropriate action to protect employees, this can include the provision of information, training and supervision.
You have a legal duty under MHSWR to co-operate with other employers to ensure compliance with health and safety law.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires employers to provide free of charge training, instruction and supervision necessary for all its employees. Those who have control over premises have to consider the safety of anyone who comes on the premises, including contractors and customers.
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
The
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 places a duty on employers to assess and manage risks to their employees and others arising from work activities. Employees must work safely in accordance with their training and the instructions given to them.
Safety Representatives and Safety Committee Regulations 1977
The Safety Representatives and Safety Committee Regulations 1977 and the Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996 explained how employers consult their employees and their Trade Union Representatives on health and safety issues within the workplace. Visit our
Consulting Employees pages for Safety Representatives and Safety Committee Regulations.
Health and Safety (Training for Employment) Regulations 1990
The
Health and Safety (Training for Employment) Regulations 1990 are regulations that provide guidance about who needs to be trained in the workplace, which includes all trainees, such as work apprentices, trainee doctors, nurses or work experience. All of these categories will be treated the same as any other employee under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.