Electrical installation 201: Health and safety

employer

A person or body that employs one or more persons under a contract of employment

employee

A person employed by an employer under a contract of employment

organisation

An organisation is an entity comprising multiple people that has a collective goal and is linked to an external environment

client

a person or organisation using the services of the company

statutory

Binding in law ; it is a criminal act to contravene something that is statutory

Non-statutory

An official guide or code that is not legally binding but sets out the industry standard.

What is the legal status of an act of parliament?

Statutory

Are regulations made under an act of legally binding?

Yes they are statutory

what is the scope of the Health and safety at work etc act 1974

It covers all persons at work and where work is carried out

How many total regulations are in the EAWR and which are most relevant

33 regulations in total and the most relevant is 1 to 16 and 29

What happens if a workplace safety risk goes beyond CDM regulations?

You must take additional measures under MHSWR to comply fully

What do the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations expand on and protect?

They protect everyone in the workplace and ensure that adequate welfare facilities are provided.

What is the most common way for injurys or death to happen

Falls are the main cause

What is the main purpose of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations?

To protect workers against health risks from hazardous substances like chemicals, fumes, dust, and fibers.

What are the two main rules under the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations?

PPE must be provided free of charge by the employer and used only as a last resort after trying other safety controls.

What is the main legal priority under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations?

To avoid manual handling completely if possible; if not, employers must assess and reduce the risk of injury.

What is the main purpose of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)?

To ensure all work equipment is suitable for use, safe to use, and regularly maintained and inspected.

What is the first thing you must do under the Control of Asbestos Regulations if you suspect asbestos is present?

Stop work immediately, prevent others from entering, and report it to a supervisor/duty holder.

What is the main principle that the Environmental Protection Act places on an electrical contractor?

A legal "Duty of Care" to ensure all commercial and industrial waste is stored safely and disposed of legally. [1, 2]