Beware the fire trap

Article Abstract:

Changes in the UK Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 has meant landlords and tenants of offices are responsible for their own fire certificates. A hazard analysis and risk assessment must be carried out and recorded, in order to comply with the regulations and to validate the fire certificate. Property managers and employers may be fined or imprisoned if fire regulations are not followed and workers are being placed in serious risk. The new regulations do not apply to office buildings which contain less than 20 people.

Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Employee Health & Safety, United Kingdom, Fire prevention

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Risk assessment and the new law of health and safety at work

Article Abstract:

The UK's Health and Safety at Work law was established in 1974 and requires employers to be responsible for the health and safety of their employees whilst at work. The European Union has also passed several directives which has added to the employers' liability and subjects them to a number of statutory obligations. European law has established a framework directive that requires employers to improve the health and safety of workers. An overview of the main health and safety regulations is presented.

European Union

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