Task 6 (2.2) Describe 4 acts of law which support health and safety.

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995

This act places a legal duty for employees, self employed and those in control of premises to report any manor injuries, death and occurrences(incidents)that take p0lace at work; also any work related illnesses. It is important that these are reported in order for the local authorities to investigate any serious accidents and to identify where and why these risks have arisen.

If you have anything to report you must contact the HSE (HEALTH AND Safety Executive). This can be done by telephone or online at the Health and Safety Executive website.

Human Rights Act 1998

This act states that both children and adults alike have the right to be treated fairly and with dignity and respect.

The Children Act 1989

This act was put in place to ensure that children’s basic needs are met. These are food, clothing, shelter and security. If a child’s basic needs are not met the child may be taken into care. This act defines the responsibility of the parents and rights of the child. The legislation put in place offers support from local governments to families and children that need it.

The Childcare Act 2006

This act was brought into place in order to improve young children’s well-being, to ensure that adequate childcare is available especially for working parents, to provide parents and childcare providers with information