ABSTRACT
Practice premises must also be covered by adequate public liability insurance and a certificate to that effect must be displayed. Training in handling should be given to all staff and employees must use equipment where it is provided. Also known as RIDDOR, the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 impose duties on employers to notify the Health and Safety Executive of accidents causing death or major injury in the workplace. Major accidents that need to be reported include: Notifiable dangerous occurrences include: If you are into details about safety signs, try the Health and Safety Executive. The Health and Safety Regulations 1996 apply to all workplaces and place a duty on employers to use a safety sign wherever a hazard exists that cannot be adequately controlled by any other means. Fire safety signs are within the Regulations and include information on emergency exits, escape routes and the identification of fire fighting equipment.
