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For straightforward guidance on how to comply with the health and safety law, go to The basics for your business.

The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in Great Britain. It's sometimes referred to as HSWA, the HSW Act, the 1974 Act or HASAWA.

It sets out the general duties which:

employers have towards employees and members of the public

employees have to themselves and to each other

certain self-employed have towards themselves and others

You can read the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 in full on legislation.gov.uk.

You can find out about health and safety law in our guide Health and safety at work: criminal and civil law.

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Contains links to various pieces of legislation, as well as the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974

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Store bags and personal belongings in lockers on entry to workshop

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Store bags and personal belongings in lockers on entry to workshop

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Wear ear protection when working with loud tools

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Wear ear protection when working with loud tools

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Wear eye protection whilst around these tools

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Wear eye protection whilst around these tools

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Wear hand protection when working this machine

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Wear hand protection when working this machine

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Stand on rubber mats when working at a bench

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Stand on rubber mats when working at a bench

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Close guard on drill before operating and use foot stop if necessary 

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Close guard on drill before operating and use foot stop if necessary 

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Follow rules when working with chemicals

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Follow rules when working with chemicals

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Drip tray underneath to avoid any oil spills onto the floor

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Drip tray underneath to avoid any oil spills onto the floor

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Ensure the lever is switched to the off position when connecting or disconnecting hose

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Ensure the lever is switched to the off position when connecting or disconnecting hose

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Fire exit and a map of campus in case of an emergency 

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Fire exit and a map of campus in case of an emergency 

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Find a first aider if you have injured yourself

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Find a first aider if you have injured yourself

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Emergency stop buttons on machines to instantly cut power 

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Emergency stop buttons on machines to instantly cut power 

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There is no limit to what you can carry during all three of the carrying techniques as long as you feel comfortable doing so it is acceptable.

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There is no limit to what you can carry during all three of the carrying techniques as long as you feel comfortable doing so it is acceptable.

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During a fire make your way to a fire exit immediately and wait at a muster point until further instructed, during a medical emergency locate one of the first aiders listed and allow them to treat you.

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During a fire make your way to a fire exit immediately and wait at a muster point until further instructed, during a medical emergency locate one of the first aiders listed and allow them to treat you.

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It is not mandatory to follow manuals or guides but they are useful in case you are unsure what needs to be carried out at certain points.

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It is not mandatory to follow manuals or guides but they are useful in case you are unsure what needs to be carried out at certain points.

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Do not run fingers down edges of sheet metal as it may be very sharp and putting you at danger of injuring yourself 

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Do not run fingers down edges of sheet metal as it may be very sharp and putting you at danger of injuring yourself 

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Whilst using Neumatic tools do not point at yourself or others at any circumstances, keep pointed towards the ground

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Whilst using Neumatic tools do not point at yourself or others at any circumstances, keep pointed towards the ground

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These rules are mandatory to do so within the workshop.

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These rules are mandatory to do so within the workshop.

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Each workbench has their own designated tool box which may only be used by the people operating those benches

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Each workbench has their own designated tool box which may only be used by the people operating those benches

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These can be used to transport heavy objects from one place to another and only involve one person.

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These can be used to transport heavy objects from one place to another and only involve one person.