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THE HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK ACT 1974
THE REQUIREMENTS

HOW IT RELATES TO LIFT TRUCK OPERATORS

This is a general act designed to cover all likely occurrences at work, in connection with the health, safety and welfare of everyone including not only those in direct contact with the job to do, but also those outside who may be affected by it. It lays down general duties relating to premises, the business, the employer, the employee and the manufacturer or supplier of any articles or substance for use at work. It is a criminal offence to contravene the Health & Safety at Work Act, and individuals as well as companies have been prosecuted for doing so.

GENERAL DUTIES OF EMPLOYERS TO THEIR EMPLOYEES

Section 2
It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable the health and safety and welfare at work of all his employees.

2a Provide safe plant and safe systems at work.
2b Safety and absence of risks in connection with use, handling,
storage and transportation of articles and substances.
2c Provide adequate information, instruction, training and supervision.
2d Safe place of work, and access to egress from the workplace.
2e Safe working environment.

EMPLOYER’S DUTIES

Section 7

a) Duty to take reasonable care of self and other persons who may be
affected by what they do or do not do.
b) Duty to co-operate with employer and other persons in ALL
matters concerning Health & Safety.

Section 8
Duty not to interfere with or recklessly misuse anything provided in the interests of health/safety/welfare.

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