2.3 - legislation

Legislation

A law or set of laws suggested by a government and made official by parliaments.

Act

A formal decision, law, or the like, by a legislature, ruler, court, or other authority.

Regulations

A law or rule prescribed by authority, especially to regulate conduct.

Purpose

The reasons for something existing.

Aim

To have the intention of achieving.

Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966

Ensures only veterinary surgeons can perform veterinary surgery.

Schedule 3 exceptions

Nurses and student nurses are exceptions to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966.

Animal Welfare Act 2006

Makes owners and keepers responsible for ensuring the welfare needs of their animals are met.

Duty of care

The responsibility to take reasonable steps to ensure the welfare needs of animals are met.

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Designed to maintain and improve health and safety standards at work.

COSHH 2002

Aims to control occupational illness and reduce exposure to hazardous substances.

RIDDOR 2013

Reporting of injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences regulations.

Equality Act 2010

Legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in society.

Hazardous Waste Amendment Regulations 2009

Regulates waste disposal and requires businesses to dispose of waste safely.

Department of Health

Provides guidance on the safe management of healthcare waste.

what does vet surgery include?

diagnosis and diagnostic tests, advice based on diagnosis, medical and surgical treatments, surgical operation of animals

what is the aim and purpose of the veterinary surgeons act 1966

protect animals from illegal vet care, prevent inexperienced people practising vet med

enforcement of animal welfare act 2006

ban from owning animals, fined up to £2000 or send to prison

what is covered under the Health and safety at Work Act 1974

use of hygiene, PPE, reporting of incidence, training, risk assessments

what is regulated under COSHH 2002

cleaning materials, waste produced and disposal, risk assessments, exposure to substances and training, use of labelling and storing

what is recorded under RIDDOR 2003

accidents and near misses, including time off and injury due to work

who regulated the Hazardous Waste Amendment Regulations 2009

environmental agency

how much waste must an establishment produce before it must register as a hazardous waste producer

500kg

infectious waste

clinical waste