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Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA)

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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) lays down wide-ranging duties on employers. Employers must protect the 'health, safety and welfare' at work of all their employees, as well as others on their premises, including temps, casual workers, the self-employed, clients, visitors and the general public. However, these duties are qualified with the words 'so far as is reasonably practicable'. This means that employers can argue that the costs of a particular safety measure are not justified by the reduction in risk that the measure would produce. But it does not mean they can avoid their responsibilities simply by claiming that they cannot afford improvements.

Principal Emergency Response and Preparedness [OSHA]

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The importance of effective workplace safety and health program cannot be overemphasized. There are many benefits from such a program, including increased productivity, improved employee morale, reduced absenteeism and illness, and reduced workers’ compensation rates. Unfortunately, workplace accidents and illnesses still occur in spite of efforts to prevent them, and proper planning is necessary to effectively respond to emergencies.

90+ Toolbox Talks – Larsen and Toubro

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Browse the 90+ completely free safety talks in this Safety Toolbox Talk document! Print them off to use for your next safety meeting or moment with your crew. Chose from the category below to segment the talks by the specified category to easily find what you are looking for.

Use of Harness Safety Training Presentation

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A safety harness is a pretty simple piece of equipment. There are many different models and variations in style, but in its simplest form, a safety harness is a system of restraints designed to prevent the user from falling from a height. Safety harnesses also greatly reduce the risk of injury if they were to fall from height. Once the user is wearing the harness they attach it to a solid, stationary object. Should they fall for whatever reason, the harness and the fall protection system will prevent them from contacting the ground.

Asbestos Awareness Training Presentation

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Asbestos can be present in buildings and structures that were built or refurbished, up until the year 2000, so it is essential that anyone working in those places know how to stay safe. This Asbestos Awareness training raises awareness of the dangers of asbestos and the practical steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of exposure. The course covers what asbestos is, the main types of asbestos encountered, how asbestos causes harm, factors that affect the chances of harm being caused, examples of where asbestos is found, how to reduce the risk of exposure, and what to do in an emergency.