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What are Control Measures?

Control measures are the protective precautions put into place to protect individuals from the risks and hazards that exist within the workplace. Therefore, control measures are an essential part of risk assessments within organisations. Knowledge and training of all types of control measures is essential.

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What is Work-Related Violence and Aggression?

The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) define work-related violence as any incident in which a person is abused, threatened or assaulted in the workplace. There has been a serious crackdown on incidents of violence and aggression in the workplace, meaning it is an employer’s responsibility to monitor this conduct.

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What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

Personal protective equipment is essentially the equipment which can be used to protect an individual against health and safety risks in the workplace. It is a UK health and safety requirement for employers to enforce the use of personal protective equipment in the workplace.

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What is a Risk?

Risk can be defined as the chance or probability that a person will be injured or experience an adverse health effect as a result of exposure to a hazard. In the workplace, there is no toleration under UK law for hazards and the subsequent risks to exist within the workplace as they will cause harm to others.

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What is a Hazard?

According to definitions by COSHH a hazard in the workplace is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone. UK businesses and organisations have the legal duty to protect all individuals from hazards in the workplace, ensuring it remains a safe environment to work in.

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The Legislative Responsibility of Employers Concerning Personal Safety

The UK legislative responsibilities of employers concerning personal safety is stated within the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. UK legislation takes health and safety in businesses and organisations very seriously, and therefore employers must comply.

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Legislation around Self-Defence in a Potentially Violent Situation

Prevention of violence in the workplace is the legislative responsibility of an employer. However, if it does occur, self-defence can be used under certain conditions. Risk assessments must be conducted by employers to prevent violence from occurring within the workplace.

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How Work Activities can Affect Personal Safety

Certain work activities can be more dangerous than others, but all must be analysed using a risk assessment to ensure that personal safety is protected. Employers have a legal duty in the UK to ensure personal safety of employees is protected, but it is also employees responsibility to ensure their employer is acting accordingly.

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How to Contribute to a Health and Safety Culture

A health and safety culture can be created within a workplace if all employees are trained and aware of UK health and safety legislation. There is a wide range of UK health and safety legislation and thus training courses and communication between employees is essential.

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