1. Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Employers/Employees

2. EMPLOYERS RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide a Safe Working Environment which is free from hazards as far as is reasonably practical
Produce a Health & Safety Policy Statement if the company employs 5 or more persons
Provide information, instruction, training and supervision where necessary to ensure the health and safety of employees
Carry out Risk Assessments and publish findings if the company employs 5 or more persons
Ensure Maintenance of Machines and Equipment provided for employees to carry out their duties

3. EMPLOYERS RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED
Provide PPE for employees where risks can not be controlled by other means
Ensure access to and exit from the workplace is safe
Provide adequate facilities and arrangements for welfare such as toilets, washing facilities, rest room etc.
Provide adequate First Aid facilities
Report Accidents Incident and Diseases to the HSE where required
Have adequate insurance to cover any injuries or work related diseases

4. Employees Responsibilities
Take reasonable care of your own Health & Safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do
Follow any training you have been given to perform your duties safely
Wear any PPE which has been provided for you to carry out your duties safely
Report all accidents, incidents or diseases to your employer
Bring to your employers attention anything you think represents a serious or imminent danger
Bring to your employer’s attention any weakness you might spot in their Health & Safety arrangements
Do Not interfere with or misuse anything provided for your Health & Safety. (such as Guards and PPE)
Co-operate with your employer and the HSE on Health & Safety matters.

5. PERSONAL HYGIENE Keep overalls clean ensure they are washed regularly
Wash hands thoroughly before contact with food
Avoid washing with solvents (e.g. white spirits) can dry out skin and cause Dermatitis
Use barrier cream provides a protective film against dirt, oil, grease and certain chemicals, also enables easy removal of dirt, oil etc. when washing hands