Briefly explain the health and safety at work etc.act 1974 and describe its relevance to current regulations?
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An Act to make further provision for securing the health, safety and welfare of persons at work, for protecting others against risks to health or safety in connection with the activities of persons at work, for controlling the keeping and use and preventing the unlawful acquisition, possession and use of dangerous substances, and for controlling certain emissions into the atmosphere; to make further provision with respect to the employment medical advisory service; to amend the law relating to building regulations, and the Building (Scotland) Act 1959; and for connected purposes. [31st July 1974] BE IT ENACTED by the Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: Part I Health, Safety and Welfare in connection with Work, and Control of Dangerous Substances and Certain Emissions into the Atmosphere
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Fair Labor Standards Act - Regulates working conditions for minors, as well as overtime after 40 hours in a week.\n\nOccupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) - Directs employers and employees to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.\n\nCivil Rights Act of 1971, amended 1991 - Prohibits discrimination based on various factors such as age, race, religion, etc.; Also covers sexual discrimination.
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there are laws about it, depends what you are doing but the link below shows the latest regulations. I have just completed my course on ladders extremely boring only half a day but nearly fell asleep many times, just be careful as above staging is better, but ladders are still allowed for temporary work\n\nhttp://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg401.pdf\n\nBut whatever laws and regulations are remember say no if you do not feel comfortable with the situation, no job is more important than yourself
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This may help\n\nhttp://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/en2000/2000en14.htm\n\nthere are other sites
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you must consider loads here as you'll have customers on the premises...\nfire safety, fire exits, extinguishers, fire alarms, smoke alarms etc\nhealth & safety risk assessment, electrical equipment serviced/checked regularly, trailing wires, safe equipment ie beds\nalso to consider is COSHH risk assessment for the chemical substances you'll be using, ie massage creams and products, and cleaning products\npossible manual handling risk, plus first aid is important\nnot to forget health and safety of staff, for example; working alone, or using equipment.\nThe following sites may help you...
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Occupational health and safety
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"The [Federal] Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments.\n\nCalifornia enforces that law and has other laws that are related. There is a manual called the 2002 Division of Labor Standards Enforcement Policies and Interpretations Manual, which can be found here: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/Manual-Instructions.htm\n\nThere is a "Handy Reference Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act" which can be found at http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/whd/hrg.htm\n\nI can't help you find the specific reference you are looking for. Perhaps it would help to have additional information if you have any.
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The European Union has recently taken concrete steps to address sexual harassment in its Member States. In September 2002, the European Parliament and Council adopted Directive 2002/73/EC amending Council Directive 76/207/EEC on the implementation of the principle of equal treatment for men and women as regards access to employment, vocational training and promotion, and working conditions. \n\nCouncil Directive 76/207/EEC is the foundation of EU law and policy in the area of gender equality in employment. As amended in 2002, the Equal Treatment Directive states that "the principle of equal treatment means that there shall be no direct or indirect discrimination on the grounds of sex in the public or private sectors, including public bodies, in relation to" conditions for access to employment, vocational guidance and training, employment and working conditions, including dismissal and membership in organizations of workers or employers. In Commission v. United Kingdom, Case 165/82, [1983] ECR 3431, the European Court of Justice held that EU Member States could not exclude certain small businesses from application of the equal treatment principle as does the United States in its legislation prohibiting sex discrimination in employment, Title VII. Please see the section on domestic law and policy for more information on Title VII.\n\nGo to: http://www.stopvaw.org/1976_Equal_Treatment_Directive_and_2002_Sexual_Harassment_Amendment.html\nfor more info.\n\ncc
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http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lrc.nsf/pages/R75CHP11
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http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?topicId=1074410825
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You will find safety guidelines for a small business as per the following:\n1. The small business owner manager's search for external by Johnson.\n2. Understandings of occupational health and safety risk by Lingard.\n3.www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/safebusiness.\n4.Observation and brainstorming.
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this sounds like a concept that is specific to UK law. there is a definition in the source below but you might need to use edit/find to find the specific reference
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My husband is a Health and Safety guy, he is away right now but will be back later today...I will ask him to give you an answer...though it won't be specific to a stud farm...\n\nEdit:\n\nIf you know how to DO a Risk Assessment then you know what to write in such an assessment. Insofar as, you simply write down what you did and record the results.\n\nThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has some good advice on how to undertake and record a risk assessment on their website (www.hse/gov.uk). Another useful document is 5 Steps to Risk Assessment and its supporting document 5 Steps to Risk Assessment Case Studies, both available from HSE Books.\n\nOne other thing; to assess the risks associated with a Stud Farm, you would need to go much further than just looking at COSHH. \n\nYou would need to consider such other things as unpredictable animal behavior, manual handling, noise, zoonotic infections, transport safety, work equipment, the working environment, climatic conditions, possibly Asbestos in old buildings, fire (what you need to do to prevent one and what to do if one occurs) etc,etc, etc. Theres a lot to consider.\n\nRemember you are seeking to identify and control all the risks to anyone who could be affected by the operation of the farm, so think in the widest possible terms. Don't forget the risks to visitors, contractors (vets, delivery drivers, trespasssers, particlarly children) etc.\n\nDon't forget to assess storerooms, offices, anywhere where people eat etc\n\nConsider what you need to do if an accident does occur: first aid provision, emergeny services, accident reporting and investigation, dealing with the enforcing authorities etc.\n\nDon't forget to consider both public and employee liability insurance, both are legal requirments,\n\nAgain, there is some good advice on most, if not all, of the above on the HSE website.\n\nHope the above helps and good luck.
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There are thousands of safety rules and regulations throughout the world that cover all manner of industries and occupations. You will need to be much more specific with your question if you want any reasonable answers.
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I would go to the Department of Health Professionals for information.They regulate those types of jobs
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source:http://www.isd-ioh.co.uk/\nOrganisational health - the effective balance between the interests of the organisation and the aspirations, skills and requirements of the individual within that organisation.\n\nsource: http://www.shb.ie/content-624526988_1.cfm\nEmphasis on workplace health has identified a need for an organisational approach to health promotion. This approach calls for changes in organisational systems that enhance the chance of individuals becoming healthy.\n\nsource:http://www.pwc.com/extweb/service.nsf/docid/3A5F2E4F380A118ECA2569F6002A80CB\n"Effective management of OHS risks is good for business"\nThere is an increasing recognition of the importance of managing OHS risks as an integral part of business management. OHS issues such as stress, workplace violence, fatigue and the aging workforce have emerged as major challenges for businesses and represent significant costs if left unmanaged.
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Any people oriented organisation registered under relevant legislation needs to do certain fundamental duties viz.,\n1.Statutory compliance - Ensuring that the org is duly registered with a proper name under Central & Local State Laws and file proper monthly/yearly returns. Some of the acts which require such compliance are Shops & Establishment act, factories act, Payment of gratuity act, apprentices act, maternity benefit act etc.,\n2.Record Maintenance: The aforesaid acts require records to be maintained in prescribed formats (made available in respective state government website)\n3.Payroll process: Employees needs to be paid salary and employer needs to obtain proof of such payment and produce for inspection later; payslip to be given to employee. \n4.ESI & PF - The ESI coverage ceiling is at present  Rs.10000 w.e.f. 01.10.2006. \n5. PF - The object of PF Act is the institution of the compulsory contributory Provident Fund to the  employees to which both the employee and the employer would contribute (now @12% on basic plus retirement benefits)\n\nPeople who can help u:\n1.Chartered accountancy firms\n2.Retired Labour Inspectors