Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 1974
Often referred to as HASAWA or HSWA, this Act of Parliament is the main piece of UK health and safety legislation. It places a duty on all employers “to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work” of all their employees.
Among other provisions, the Act also requires:
- safe operation and maintenance of the working environment, plant and systems
- maintenance of safe access and egress to the workplace
- safe use, handling and storage of dangerous substances
- adequate training of staff to ensure health and safety
- adequate welfare provisions for staff at work
Employers must also keep and revise a written record of health and safety policy and consult with employees or their representatives on such policies (this only applies to those employing five or more).
The full text of the Act, including all current amendments, can be downloaded from the HSE website.
First aid needs assessment
RT Training are willing to provide free telephone advice for companies wishing to carry out a first aid needs assessment; we also offer free on-site visits to companies with 150+ employees.
If you would like any further advice, RT Training is to provide free telephone advice to companies wishing to carry out a first aid needs assessment; we also offer free on-site visits to companies with 150+ employees.
If you wish to receive advice or an on-site visit please fill out our form below or call 03333 44 2176
Instructor-led Industry Courses
Schools – Instructor-led
First Aid Courses
First Aid at Work Re-qualification
Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Basic Life Support and Safe Use Of An Automated External Defibrillator [AED]
First Aid at Work [Remote Working]
First Aid at Work [Remote Working and Incident Management]
First Aid at Work [Equestrian Industry]
First Aid at Work [Equestrian Industry and Incident Management]
E-learning
In addition we provide e-learning workplace courses specific to industry; click here to browse or use our search tool.