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The Statutory Regulations And Minimum Standards That Are Expected Of Landlord / Persons Responsible For The Building Essay

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1.0 BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
1.1 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Below are details of the statutory regulations and minimum standards that are expected of landlord/persons responsible for the building.

1.1.1 Health & Safety Risk Assessment – Annual
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (the HSW Act), you have to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the H&S of yourself and ‘others’ who may be affected by what you do or do not do. It applies to all work activities and premises and everyone at work has responsibilities under it.

Employees must take care of their own H&S and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work. They must also co-operate with employers and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements.

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 also apply to every work activity and workplace and require all risks to be assessed and, where necessary, controlled.

WP would advise to air on the side of caution for minimal cost in the absence of clear regulation; LCM should be carrying out an annual H&S Risk Assessment. It is a legal requirement for every employer and self-employed person to make an assessment of the H&S risks arising out of their work.

The purpose of the assessment is to identify what needs to be done to control H&S risks, Regulation 3 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. WP believe an annual assessment should be undertaken due to the fact your ‘employees’ and ‘contractors’ will be

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