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What does the PUWER regulation primarily focus on?
What does the PUWER regulation primarily focus on?
- Reporting of injuries and diseases
- Use of equipment at workplaces (correct)
- Industrial disease diagnosis
- Control of hazardous substances
What is the primary goal of the RIDDOR regulation?
What is the primary goal of the RIDDOR regulation?
- To provide training on equipment usage
- To report and keep records of workplace incidents (correct)
- To ensure safe use of equipment
- To control hazardous substances
According to the PUWER regulation, what is essential for equipment use?
According to the PUWER regulation, what is essential for equipment use?
- Equipment is purchased from any supplier
- Regular maintenance and inspection (correct)
- Only used by untrained personnel
- Equipment has warning devices only
Under RIDDOR, how soon must the enforcing authority be notified of an incident?
Under RIDDOR, how soon must the enforcing authority be notified of an incident?
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What does the COSHH regulation primarily focus on?
What does the COSHH regulation primarily focus on?
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According to the PUWER regulation, what is essential for equipment use?
According to the PUWER regulation, what is essential for equipment use?
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Under RIDDOR, what type of incidents must be reported?
Under RIDDOR, what type of incidents must be reported?
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What must employers do under the COSHH regulation?
What must employers do under the COSHH regulation?
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PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) 1998
- States that equipment must be suitable for the intended use
- Requires regular maintenance and inspection of equipment
- Ensures equipment is correctly installed
- Only allows people with correct training, instruction, and information to use equipment
- Mandates suitable health and safety measures, including:
- Protective devices
- Controls
- Emergency stops
- Warning devices
- Clearly visible markings
RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) 2013
- Requires employers to report and keep records of:
- Work-related incidents causing death
- Serious injuries
- Diagnosed cases of industrial diseases
- Dangerous occurrences
- Non-fatal work-related incidents to non-workers (members of the public) requiring hospital treatment
- Enforcing authority must be notified of incidents without delay and a report received within 10 days
- Responsible persons must report accidents resulting in incapacitation of a worker for more than 7 days within 15 days
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) 2002
- Requires employers to assess risks arising from hazardous substances, including:
- Accidents, incidents, or emergencies
- Storage, handling, or disposal risks
- Health and safety risks
- Mandates prevention or control of exposure to substances
- Employers must provide employees with information, instruction, and training on:
- Risks
- Steps to minimize risks
- Precautions, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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