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Chapter 7
Health and safety
2.1 Health and safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA)
A legal requirement which management must adhere to is health and safety
legislation. Management have a responsibility to manage the health and safety risks
in their workplace.
The HASAWA applies to all UK companies employing more than five people.
Every organisation employing more than 5 people must prepare a health and safety
policy statement. Key areas:
provision and maintenance of risk free plant and systems of work
ensuring the safety in use, handling, storage and transport of articles and
substances
provision of information, training, instruction and supervision
maintenance of a safe workplace
provision of a safe working environment.
2.2 Benefits of health and safety controls
Employers' legal obligations for health and safety are being met.
Cost savings – accidents and illness cost the employer money – legal damages
and operating costs.
Company image – company does not want to be associated with a poor health
and safety record.
To preserve the well-being of employees and others, improves employee
morale, trust and motivation.
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