Describe key legislation in relation to health, safety and security and setting out how this influences health and social care delivery.

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P2: Describe key legislation in relation to health, safety and security and setting out how this influences health and social care delivery.

Fire

The legislation that covers Fire in the workplace is: -

Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 - FPWR

In general, FPWR requires that premises with over 5 workers must have a written fire risk assessment detailing the appropriate fire safety work required, though some premises can be exempt.

Following the fire risk assessment the employer must where necessary in order to safeguard the safety of employees in case of fire and to the extent that it is appropriate, provide: -

A) Emergency exit routes and doors;

B) The final emergency exit doors must open outwards and not be sliding or revolving;

C) Emergency lighting to cover the exit routes where necessary;

D) Fire-fighting equipment, fire alarms and where necessary fire detectors.

E) Fire Exit signs, fire alarms and fire fighting equipment must be provided with pictograph signs - Health and Safety (Safety Signs & Signals) Regulations 1996.

F) Employers must train employees in fire safety following