Managing Health and Safety in Facilities Management

This document discusses the legal requirements, responsibilities, and importance of managing health and safety in facilities management. It explains the duty of care imposed on employers, employees, and suppliers by the Health and Safety at Work Act. It also discusses the 'Six Pack' regulations and their relationship with the HSW Act. The document further explores the minimum legal requirements of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and the relevance of health and safety legislation to facilities management. Additionally, it covers personal responsibilities for health and safety and the role of the CEO in ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. The document concludes with the communication of the organization's health and safety policy and the resources and methods for providing health and safety information, induction, and training.