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Legal Responsibility for access to competent H&S advice?
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auntysmash  
#1 Posted : 10 February 2010 13:22:16(UTC)
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Brainfade strikes again....... where exactly is it written in law that employers have a legal responsibility to have access to a competent source of H&S advice? I was sure it was HASAWA, but can't seem to find it..... Would the HSE's helpline be considered adequate to comply with the above (I have a contractor telling me that it is.....). Ta Stu
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bilbo  
#2 Posted : 10 February 2010 13:35:56(UTC)
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Stu - that would be the Management Regs - reg 7 - every employer shall appoint one or more competent persons to assist them etc etc.
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auntysmash  
#3 Posted : 10 February 2010 13:37:51(UTC)
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D'oh........ that explains why I couldn't find it in HASAWA, many thanks.
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biddy  
#4 Posted : 10 February 2010 13:52:42(UTC)
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The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSW Regulations) reg.7 deals with health and safety assistance, requiring employers to appoint competent persons to assist in complying with statutory duties. What makes a person “competent?” Knowledge Skill Ability Training Education Experience AUTHORITY
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