Tag: Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

WA Management blog posts relating to Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

The Importance of Workplace Risk Assessments

Employers have a legal duty to safeguard their employees and others from harm. Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, they are required to: Identify potential sources of injury or illness within your business (hazards) Evaluate the likelihood and severity of harm occurring (the risk) Take steps to eliminate the hazard […]

Safety Spotlight: Risk Assessment and Prevent Duty

As part of June’s Hazard of the Month, Welfare, we’re highlighting two key areas: Risk Assessment and Prevent Duty. Risk Assessment Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, employers have a legal duty to: Identify potential causes of injury or illness (hazards) Evaluate the likelihood and severity of harm (risk assessment) Take appropriate […]