ABSTRACT

On completion of this chapter you will be able to:

describe the roles of Government organizations responsible for health and safety

outline the contents of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

identity other important health and safety legislation

describe the responsibilities for health and safety of employers and employees

describe the contents of a typical health and safety policy

conduct a risk assessment

list the main points to remember when dealing with emergencies

describe the procedure to use when reporting an accident