Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

Falls and falling objects
Now covered By Work at Height Regulations 2005.
Tanks, pits
Where there is a risk of falling into a tank, pit or structure 
containing a dangerous substance that is likely to:
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scald or burn
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be poisonous or corrosive
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have an asphyxiating gas fume or vapour
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have any granular or free fl owing substance likely to 
cause harm
measures must be taken to securely fence or cover the 
tank, pit or structure.
Ladders and roofs
Now covered By Work at Height Regulations 2005.
Glazing
Windows and transparent doors and partitions must be 
appropriately marked and protected against breakage.
Windows
Windows and skylights must open and close safely, and 
be arranged so that people may not fall out of them. 
They must be capable of being cleaned safely.
Traffi c routes
Pedestrians and vehicles must be able to circulate 
safely. Separation should be provided between vehicle 
and people at doors, gateways and common routes. 
Workplaces should have protection from vehicles.
Doors and gates
Doors, gates and moving walkways have to be of sound 
construction and fi tted with appropriate safety devices.
17.32.4
Welfare – provision of facilities – 
Regulations 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25
Sanitary conveniences and washing facilities
Suitable and suffi cient sanitary conveniences and wash-
ing facilities should be provided at readily accessible 
places. The facilities must be kept clean, adequately 
ventilated and lit. Washing facilities should have running 
hot and cold or warm water, soap and clean towels or 
other method of cleaning or drying. If necessary, showers 
should be provided. Men and women should have sep-
arate facilities unless each facility is in a separate room 
with a lockable door and is for use by only one person at 
a time.
Drinking water
An adequate supply of wholesome drinking water, with 
an upward drinking jet or suitable cups, should be 
provided. Water should only be supplied in refi llable 
enclosed containers where it cannot be obtained directly 
from a mains supply.