Building Management Regulations A Z

A-Z of Specific Health and Safety Regulations
Relevant to Building Management

Almost every workplace is covered by the general duties of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974*, essentially to protect both employees and
anyone else who could be at risk. In addition, topic-based regulations made under the Act impose extra responsibilities; the ones most relevant
to building management are listed in the table below – along with three of the most important action points in each case.
* Northern Ireland: Health and Safety at Work Order 1978.
Topic Key Legal Requirement Three Key Actions You Must Take
Asbestos Control of Asbestos ■ Know what asbestos you have on your site, log it and have a
Regulations 2012 written management plan setting out the precautions you are
taking.
■ Label all asbestos so that no one disturbs it inadvertently, perhaps
as part of other work.
■ Use competent specialists (normally HSE licensed) for any removal
or treatment work.
Compressors and Pressure Systems Safety ■ Check you’ve identified all equipment that’s subject to the
Other Pressure Regulations 2000 Regulations (air receivers, boilers etc).
Systems ■ Ensure it is used within its design limits.
■ Make sure you have regular statutory inspections and keep the
inspection records in a safe place.
Construction Work The Construction ■ Only appoint competent contractors – they must have the
(Design and Management) knowledge, skills and experience to complete the work safely.
Regulations 2015 ■ Make sure there is a safety plan setting out the possible hazards
and the safeguards that will be adopted.
■ Segregate construction from areas used by your employees and
visitors to ensure no one’s safety is jeopardised.
Electrical Safety Electricity at Work ■ Carry out regular checks of both your fixed system and portable
Regulations 1989 appliances.
■ Make sure all electrical work is done by competent people.
■ Never work live except where there is no alternative – and then
take stringent precautions (insulating mats, gloves, approved test
equipment).
Fire Regulatory Reform ■ Check you have an up-to-date fire risk assessment.
(Fire Safety) Order 2005 ■ Ensure everyone has a safe means of escape.
– or equivalents in
Scotland/Northern Ireland ■ Record all checks and maintenance of your alarms, fire equipment
and emergency lighting.
First Aid Health and Safety (First-Aid) ■ Check you have enough first aiders/appointed persons according to
Regulations 1981 your size and risk.
■ Make sure all first aiders are up to date with their training.
■ Set up a system to ensure all first aid boxes are checked and fully
stocked.
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Topic Key Legal Requirement Three Key Actions You Must Take
Gas Safety Gas Safety (Installation and ■ Only use competent (e.g. Gas Safe registered) engineers for work on
Use) Regulations 1998 boilers and other gas equipment.
■ Ensure people know to call the National Gas Emergency Helpline on
0800 111 999 if they smell gas or have any other gas safety concern.
■ Keep all flues and vents clear to prevent the formation of lethal
carbon monoxide.
Health and Safety Management of Health and ■ Carry out risk assessments and record the significant findings (Reg. 3).
Management Safety at Work Regulations ■ Implement health and safety arrangements – effectively a safety
1999 management system (SMS) (Reg. 5).
(‘Management Regulations’) ■ Appoint one or more ‘competent persons’ to act as health and
safety advisers.
Lifting Equipment Lifting Operations and Lifting ■ Plan every lift.

Equipment Regulations 1998 ■ Check all lifting equipment is checked at the statutory intervals –
at least once every six months for equipment used to lift people
and ‘accessories’ such as slings, and at least every 12 months in
other cases.
■ Ensure the marked safe working loads are never exceeded.
Plant and Provision and Use of Work ■ Use all plant and equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s
Equipment Equipment Regulations 1998 manual.
■ Check all controls are clearly marked, and that it’s possible to stop
the equipment immediately in an emergency.
■ Implement a checking regime to ensure all machine safety features,
such as guards and interlocks, remain in full working order.
Work at Height Work at Height ■ Use the proper equipment – improvised access such as using a
Regulations 2005 pallet supported on the forks of a lift truck or working from a
digger bucket has led to fatal falls.
■ Plan work properly and use trained/experienced people.
■ Ensure barriers, guard rails and other safety features are in place
and effective.
Workplaces Workplace ■ Maintain lighting, temperature and ventilation.
(Health, Safety and Welfare) ■ Ensure vehicles on site are regulated.
Regulations 1992
■ Provide adequate toilet and washing facilities.
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