Health and Safety Executive are otherwise known as the HSE are the organisation that lays down the legislation and regulated health and safety in the workplace.
Health and Safety regulations are only as good as enforcement. An employer needs to make sure they comply with all the relevant rules and regulations. An employee makes sure they follow the rules and regulations of the company. The HSE’s job is to come out as enforcement officers and inspectors to make sure that companies are following the rules. They will also attend after an accident or incident.
The HSE has the power to come into any business, to make on the spot inspections, to check records and make sure they fully comply with all safety legislation. Health and safety legislation can include all aspects of health and safety within the workplace, infection control, food hygiene regulations, just to name a few.
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Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is a formal written statement by the manufacturer or their authorised representative, stating that the product meets all relevant product supply Directives (occasionally there may be several DoCs, one for each Directive). The definition of a declaration of conformity is according to the HSE is “a formal declaration by a manufacturer, […]
Manual Handling regulations are set out in The Health and Safety at Work Act, the Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations and under Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, which was amended in 2002. The Health and Safety at Work Act states that every employer shall, as far as is reasonably practicable, ensure the […]
The temperature in workplaces is regulated to ensure a safe working environment. The law does not state a minimum or maximum temperature, but the temperature in workrooms should normally be at least 16°C or 13°C if much of the work involves rigorous physical effort. There is not a maximum temperature, as this can vary massively […]
Enforcement of Health and Safety regulations is carried out to ensure compliance. An employer must ensure they comply with all the relevant rules and regulations. An employee makes sure they follow the rules and regulations of the company. The HSE’s job is to act as enforcement officers and inspectors to ensure that companies follow the […]