REQUIREMENTS, NECESSITIES & LEGISLATION
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‘Health And Safety at Work Act 1974’
This legislation is necessary so safety at work can be practised. A safety officer was employed to enforce the education of necessary information and conduct regular checks. They conducted risk assessments, identified hazards on site, and found a reasonable control measure to be enforced to reduce the likelihood of the incident occurring. Such as materials and loads above and near excavations for the process of the foundations being prepared. To avoid trips and fallings near or into the excavations, the health and safety advisor had stated that employees must stay in pairs and look after their colleagues. they should also try to keep walkways clear, follow safety procedures on site and walk in designated areas while keeping away from excavations if alone.
‘Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR)’
This legislation is necessary as the construction of this project required employees to work at heights when constructing scaffolding or such apparatuses for progression construction on the upper two floors. This regulation encouraged employees to follow the safety measures in place, such as PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and the use of scaffolding and harnesses to reduce the risk of falling and injury.
‘Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)’
This legislation is necessary for substances such as dust or toxic liquids to be monitored and their exposure rates reduced through health surveillance. Issues such as respiratory cancer, silicosis and asthma can become of not wearing zero protective breathing equipment. The employer had a responsibility to provide the necessary training and to ensure everyone was cautiously following the safety measures.