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The HSE inspectors have been given wide-ranging powers assist them in
the enforcement the law. All actions the safety
representatives should documented and recorded evidence that the
company takes seriously its health and safety policy. check the records and documents required legislation;
4.
The Electricity Work Regulations 1989 (EWR)
This legislation came into force 1990 and replaced earlier regula-
tions such the Electricity (Factories Act) Special Regulations 1944. issue prohibition notice which will require employer stop
immediately any activity likely result serious injury, and which
will enforced until the situation corrected;
8. give information and advice employee employer about
safety the workplace;
5. demand the dismantling destruction any equipment, material
or substance likely cause immediate serious injury;
6. take statements from individuals;
3.
Under the general protective umbrella the Health and Safety Work Act,
other pieces legislation also affect those working the electrotechnical
industry. prosecute all persons who fail comply with their safety duties,
including employers, employees, designers, manufacturers, suppli-
ers and the self-employed.
Safety documentation
Under the Health and Safety Work Act, the employer responsible for
ensuring that adequate instruction and information given employ-
ees make them safety-conscious. The purpose the
. issue improvement notice which will require employer put
right, within specified period time, minor infringement the
legislation;
7.
The Regulations are made under the Health and Safety Work Act 1974,
and enforced the Health and Safety Executive. Part Section the Act instructs all
employers prepare written health and safety policy statement and to
bring this the notice all employees. enter premises unannounced and carry out investigations, take
measurements photographs;
2.
The Act provides for criminal proceedings taken against those who
do not satisfy the requirements the Regulations.
To promote adequate health and safety measures, the employer must con-
sult with the employees’ safety representatives. They can:
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