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A reasonable temperature
Suitable and sufficient lighting
Sufficient space
Workstations and seating suitable for the person using them and for the work
being done
Suitable and sufficient rest facilities
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations
These regulations cover the provision of PPE to employees. Under Regulation 4
employers must provide suitable PPE where health and safety risks cannot be
controlled adequately by other means. PPE will not be suitable unless:
It is appropriate to the risks involved
It takes account of ergonomic requirements and the health of the individual
It fits the wearer correctly
It prevents the risk without increasing the overall risk.
Approved Codes of Practice, Official Guidance & their Relationships & Relative
Status
It is important to appreciate that the most important source of reference material used
to identify the requirements of health and safety legislation and to ensure sound health
and safety practices lies in the official Approved Codes of Practice, Codes of Practice,
and Guidance Notes.
Every employer should keep a database of such literature as relevant to his
undertakings, and it should be used to implement the requirements of legislation. Note
that codes and guidance are updated continually in the light of new knowledge, so it is
necessary to keep abreast of changes and developments.
Approved Codes of Practice
The Health and Safety Commission has the power to approve and issue codes of practice
which provide guidance on how to comply with the legal requirements of the Act and its
related legislation. In order to issue a code of practice, the Commission requires the
consent of the Secretary of State; and prior to obtaining his consent, the Commission
must consult with any government department or other appropriate body. The Robens
Report recognised the importance of the code of practice when it recommended that.
No Statutory Regulations should be made before detailed consideration has been given
to whether the objectives might be adequately met by a non-statutory code of practice
or standards.
As a result of the Robens Committee recommendations, Section 16 of the HASWA has
been put to good effect and many sets of regulations have an accompanying code of
