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How to run a safety induction for a new employee in the UK
Induction under HSWA 1974 and reg. 13 MHSWR 1999.
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MHSWR 1999 reg. 13: adequate health and safety training on recruitment and on exposure to new or increased risks, repeated periodically where appropriate, during working hours.
- Prepare: risk assessment.
- Day 1: workplace, emergency procedures, first aid.
- Task: safe systems of work, equipment, PPE.
- Specific risks: manual handling (MHOR 1992).
- Check understanding (12 questions).
- Record and refresh.
PDFNew employee safety induction — checklistPDF · 1 page · checklist↓PDF12 questions for an oral check (answers from law and HSE)PDF · 1 page · 12 questions↓PDFTraining record — column headingsPDF · 1 page · training record↓
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Official sources
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, s. 2legislation.gov.uk · legislation.gov.uk · Checked 2026-10-06
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, reg. 13legislation.gov.uk · legislation.gov.uk · Checked 2026-10-06
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, reg. 4legislation.gov.uk · legislation.gov.uk · Checked 2026-10-06