HEALTH A N D S A F E T Y

LEGI SL A T I O N A N D
RE GU L A T I O N S
AINING IN C ONSTRUCTION
ESS A ND IM PORTA NCE F OR TR
EFFECTIVEN

Michelle Seale
LEGISLATION & REGULATIONS
• HEALTH & SAFETY IN WORK ACT 1974
• RIDDOR 1995
• PPE AT WORK 1992
• MANUAL HANDLING OPERATIONS 1992
• CDM REGULATIONS 2015
• WORKING AT HEIGHT REGULATIONS 2005
• COSHH 2002
HEALTH & SAFETY IN WORK ACT 1974
• THE MAIN PIECE OF HEALTH & SAFETY LEGISLATION IN THE UK
• INTRODUCED IN 1974
• THE ACT COVERS:
• EMPLOYERS
• EMPLOYEES
• SELF EMPLOYED
EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Do whatever is ‘reasonably practicable’ to protect the health, safety and
welfare of their employees.

• Assess risk and carry out risk assessments

• Inform and train employees
• Consult employees
• Display the health and safety regulations poster in the work Place
EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES
• To be responsible for their own health & safety and the safety of others.
• Must corporate with the employer and follow any health and safety
guidance/advice given

• must use all health and safety equipment provided

FATALITY RATES IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
WORKING AT HEIGHTS
WORKING AT HEIGHTS REGULATIONS 2005
• Falling from height covers 18% of all non-fatal injuries
in construction industry

• All the legislation now under one regulation

• It covers all instances of working at height, where the
risk of falling can cause injury.

• Overseen by the HSE

RESPONSIBILITIES
EMPLOYER
• Carry out Risk Assessments & inspections
• Make sure everyone is competent
• Provide training and instructions
• Areas of danger are indicated
• Not to put the employees in any unnecessary danger
• Provider Safety Equipment
RESPONSIBILITIES
EMPLOYEE
• Follow all training and instructions
• Use all PPE and equipment provided
• Not to take unnecessary risks
• Report any problems
• Pay attention
EFFECTIVENESS
WORKING AT HEIGHT - IMPROVEMENT

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RIDDOR 1995
• The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
• IT IS LAW
• RIDDOR requires employers to report the following:
• Death
• Serious injury
• Industrial diseases
• Dangerous occurrences
RESPONSIBILITIES
EMPLOYERS & SELF EMPLOYED
• Designate a responsible person
• Keep adequate records
• Follow all RIDDOR guidelines on reporting
• Stay within reporting timelines
EMPLOYEE
If they are not the ‘responsible person’ then
RIDDOR doesn’t apply to them
However…
UNDER THE HEALTH AND SAFETY LAW, EMPLOYEES
HAVE A GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT IT.
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WHY SO EFFECTIVE? RE P O
NOT
- Easy to report - Fine of £20,000 in a
- Free to report Magistrate Courts
- Lots of free training and - Unlimited fine in the Crown
resources Courts
- 2 years imprisonment
Any Questions?
 THANK YOU FOR LISTENING
Resources:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/sources.pdf
http://www.hse.gov.uk
https://www.lawble.co.uk/riddor-employee-responsibilities/
https://www.papertrail.io/blog/infamous-accidents/#.Xc2C4Ff7Sbg
https://hts-training.co.uk/riddor-reporting/
https://www.shponline.co.uk/in-court/top-osh-prosecutions-of-2017/
https://legislationupdateservice.co.uk/news/the-new-riddor-regime/