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Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

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require any person whom he has reasonable cause to believe to be able to give any information relevant to any examination or investigation to answer (in the absence of persons other than a person nominated by him to be present and any persons whom the inspector may allow to be present) such questions
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The commission further had to keep the Secretary of State informed of its plans and ensure alignment with the policies of the Secretary of State, giving effect to any directions given to it (section 11(3)). The Secretary of State could give directions to the Commission (section 12). On 1 April 2006,
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Take such steps as are necessary to secure that persons supplied with the substance are provided with adequate information about any risks to health or safety to which the inherent properties of the substance may give rise, about the results of any relevant tests which have been carried out on or in
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may appoint safety representatives and demand safety committees. The representatives have a right to be consulted on safety issues (sections 2(4), (6) and (7)). Since 1996 employers have had a duty to consult all employees on safety matters. No employer may charge an employee for provision of health
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Between 1974 and 2007, the number of fatal injuries to employees fell by 73 per cent; the number of reported non-fatal injuries fell by 70 per cent. Between 1974 and 2007, the rate of injuries per 100,000 employees fell by a huge 76 per cent, and Britain had the lowest rate of fatal injuries in the
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An appeal against a Prohibition Notice, unlike an appeal against an Improvement Notice (see above) does not suspend the Prohibition Notice. However, the appellant may make an application for a direction that the Prohibition Notice is suspended whilst the appeal proceedings are ongoing (see section
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An Act to make further provision for securing the health, safety and welfare of persons at work, for protecting others against risks to health or safety in connection with the activities of persons at work, for controlling the keeping and use and preventing the unlawful acquisition, possession and
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Because individual litigation is unlikely, given that employees may find the regulations complex, the Health and Safety Executive enforces the Act. However, the HSE may also delegate its functions to local government under section 18, which allows for a more decentralised and targeted approach to
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Take such steps as are necessary to secure that persons supplied with the article are provided with adequate information about the use for which the article is designed, or has been tested, and about any conditions necessary to ensure that it will be safe and without risks to health at all times,
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is a narrower term than 'physically possible' and seems to me to imply that a computation must be made by the owner in which the quantum of risk is placed on one scale and the sacrifice involved in the measures necessary for averting the risk (whether in money, time or trouble) is placed in the
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Section 3(2) requires that some self-employed persons conduct their undertaking in a way which does not expose non-employees - or themselves - to risks to their health and safety, so far as is reasonably practicable. This duty applies only to self-employed persons who conduct undertakings of a
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use of dangerous substances, and for controlling certain emissions into the atmosphere; to make further provision with respect to the employment medical advisory service; to amend the law relating to building regulations, and the Building (Scotland) Act 1959; and for connected purposes.
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So far as is reasonably practicable as regards any place of work under the employer's control, the maintenance of it in a condition that is safe and without risks to health and the provision and maintenance of means of access to and egress from it that are safe and without such
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require any person to afford him such facilities and assistance with respect to any matters or things within that person's control or in relation to which that person has responsibilities as are necessary to enable the inspector to exercise any of the powers conferred on
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and installers have responsibilities to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that an article is so erected and installed that it will be safe and without risks to health at all times when it is being set, used, cleaned or maintained by a person at work (s.6(3)).
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Similar to the regulations concerning articles used at work, a person may also rely on testing or written undertaking by another person to ensure the safety of substances used at work. The duty to identify and eliminate risks of substances rests with manufacturers.
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Section 3(1) imposes a duty on employers to conduct their undertaking so as to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of persons other than employees. This could include, for example, contractors, visitors, the general public and clients.
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Take such steps as are necessary to secure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that persons are provided with all such revisions of information as are necessary by reason of its becoming known that anything gives rise to a serious risk to health or
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Take such steps as are necessary to secure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that persons are provided with all such revisions of information as are necessary by reason of its becoming known that anything gives rise to a serious risk to health or
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Before its merger with the HSE, the commission consisted of a chairman and between six and nine other people, appointed by the appropriate Secretary of State, after consultation (section 10(2)-(4)). The commission's duties were to (section 11(2)):
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cause an article or substance which appears to be a danger to health or safety, to be dismantled or subjected to any process or test, but not so as to damage or destroy it unless this is in the circumstances necessary to enforce the
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accommodation, and also maintenance contractors, towards people who use those premises for work. Those premises, and the means of entry and exit, must be, as far as reasonably practicable, safe and without risks to health.
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Ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the article is so designed and constructed that it will be safe and without risks to health at all times when it is being set, used, cleaned or maintained by a person at
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If an inspector is of the opinion that a person is currently contravening the Act; or has contravened the Act in the past in circumstances that make it likely that the contravention will continue or be repeated he may
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Provision and maintenance of a working environment for his employees that is, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe, without risks to health, and adequate as regards facilities and arrangements for their welfare at
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direct that the premises, or any part of them, or anything therein, shall be left undisturbed, whether generally or in particular respects, for so long as is reasonably necessary for the purpose of any examination or
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The Secretary of State has broad powers to make health and safety regulations (section 15). Breach of regulations can lead to criminal prosecution under section 33. Further, the Health and Safety Executive can issue
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Ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the substance will be safe and without risks to health at all times when it is being used, handled, processed, stored or transported by a person at work or in work
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which has, in the years since 1974, generated an extensive system of specific provisions for various industries, disciplines and risks. It established a system of public supervision through the creation of the
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in every case, it is the risk that has to be weighed against the measures necessary to eliminate the risk. The greater the risk, no doubt, the less will be the weight to be given to the factor of cost.
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case against the accused. Only if the prosecution succeed in this does the defendant have the burden of proving that the alternative was not practicable or reasonably practicable, but only on the
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are all statutory instruments that lay down detailed requirements. It was also the intention of the act to rationalise the existing complex and confused system of legislation (section 1(2)).
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Arrangements for ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, safety and absence of risks to health in connection with the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances;
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in respect of sections 2 to 8 and there is liability for breach of health and safety regulations except to the extent that any regulations provide otherwise (section 47, as amended by the
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Section 6(10) was added by the Consumer Protection Act 1987 disapplies duties as to articles and substances used at work where a risk "is shown to be one the occurrence of which could not
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expressed the opinion that this is still compliant with the ECHR as it "strikes a fair balance between the fundamental right of the individual and the general interests of the community".
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other, and that, if it be shown that there is a gross disproportion between them – the risk being insignificant in relation to the sacrifice – the defendants discharge the onus on them.
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regulation. Any enforcing authority may appoint inspectors with a written document stating their powers. This is as evidence of their authority (section 19). Enforcing authorities may
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Provision of such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of his employees;
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advice (section 11(5)). The executive is responsible for enforcement of the act and regulations made under it though the Secretary of State may transfer some of the duties to
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European Union in 2003, which is the most recent year for which figures are available. The EU average was 2.5 fatalities per 100,000 workers; the figure in the UK was 1.1.
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The act lays down general principles for the management of health and safety at work, enabling the creation of specific requirements through regulations enacted as
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connection with the substance, and about any conditions necessary to ensure that the substance will be safe and without risks to health and when the substance is
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Section 33(1) creates 15 criminal offences including breach of a duty under the Act or a regulation, contravention of a notice, or obstructing an inspector. In
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of an offence under the Act then they too are guilty of an offence, even if the other person was not prosecuted or could not be prosecuted because they were
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of 25 July 1985 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the member states concerning liability for defective products
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enter any premises which he has reason to believe it is necessary for him to enter so enforce the Act, at any reasonable time, or in a dangerous situation;
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or other investigation into any accident (section 14). However, as of 1 April 2008, all its powers and responsibilities were transferred to the Executive.
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Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977, SI 1977/500 as amended by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992,
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interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety or welfare in pursuance of any of the relevant statutory provisions."
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arises from a breach of duty and the accused's defence is that it would not have been practicable or reasonably practicable to act otherwise, the
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on health and safety at work. Further important changes to section 6, duties in respect of articles and substances used at work, were made by the
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Take reasonable care for the health and safety of him/herself and of other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work; and
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Co-operate with employers or other persons so far as is necessary to enable them to perform their duties or requirements under the Act.
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If an inspector is of the opinion that activities are being carried on, or are likely to be carried on, involving the risk of serious
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The notice may start immediately or at the end of a specified period (section 22(4). Appeal against a notice is within 21 days to an
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The commission argued that the "reasonably practicable" defence was much broader than allowed under the directive but in 2007 the
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The executive consists of a chairman and between 7 and 11 other people, all appointed by the Secretary of State, as of 2008, the
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that as of 2011 defines the fundamental structure and authority for the encouragement, regulation and enforcement of workplace
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enabling the Secretary of State to amend certain provisions of the Act by Statutory Instrument rather than Act of Parliament.
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Groser, John (23 March 1974). "New commission to have watching brief over health, welfare and safety of all people at work".
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was repealed to allow military personnel to sue the Ministry of Defence and bring the Armed Services into line with the Act.
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A person may rely on testing done by others so long as it is reasonable for him to do so (s.6(6)). A person may rely on a
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any other books or documents which it is necessary for him to see for the purposes of any examination or investigation;
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RC Simpson, 'Safety and Health at Work: Report of the Robens Committee 1970-72' (1973) 36(2) Modern Law Review 192-198
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make such examination and investigation as may in any circumstances be necessary for the purpose of enforcing the Act;
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of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work
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An appeal against an Improvement Notice has the effect of suspending the Improvement Notice (see section 24(3)(a)).
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requiring the person to remedy the contravention within a period, ending not earlier than the period within which an
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extended the sentences available for these offences to include imprisonment for two years. Before it was passed, the
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Hamilton, Alan (20 July 1972). "Robens report urges tighter factory safety laws and new authority to enforce them".
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Section 6(4) defines the duty of any person who manufactures, imports or supplies any substance for use at work to:
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undertaking by another person to ensure the safety of an item (s.6(8)) Designers and manufacturers must carry out
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belief that he was within his powers (section 26). Local government bodies who may be enforcing authorities are:
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Thirty years on and looking forward: The development and future of the health and safety system in Great Britain
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Where a person is convicted under the act, the court can order that he remedy the state of affairs or can order
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specifying the relevant provisions of the Act, giving particulars of the reasons why he is of that opinion; and
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any books or documents which by virtue of any of the relevant statutory provisions are required to be kept; and
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Local government bodies can be enforcing authorities in respect of several workplaces and activities including
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soon generated a belief that it did not address fundamental issues of workplace safety. In the same year, the
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Plant (that is, machinery) designed for use or operation, whether exclusively or not, by persons at work, and
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and the bill was again lost. The new Labour administration finally secured the passage of a bill that year.
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assist and encourage persons concerned with matters relevant to the operation of the objectives of the Act;
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prosecution under the Act could originally only be brought by an inspector or with the permission of the
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challenged the defence as noncompliant with Directive 89/391/EEC, which states that (Art.5(1) and (4)):
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or a member acting in a managerial capacity, that individual too is guilty of an offence (section 37).
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any equipment or materials required for any purpose for which the power of entry is being exercised;
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Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Commencement No.1) Order 1974, 1974/1439, art.2(a)/ Sch.1
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directing that the activities shall not be carried on unless the deficiencies have been remedied.
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where in his opinion any of those matters involves, or will involve a contravention of the Act:
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to seize imported goods for up to 48 hours (section 25A). In observance of the principle of a
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to health or safety arising out of or in connection with the activities of persons at work;
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take possession of such an article and detain it for so long as is necessary in order to:
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introduced an Employed Persons (Health and Safety) Bill in 1970 but the debate around the
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as the inspector thinks fit to ask and to sign a declaration of the truth of his answers;
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Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Application outside Great Britain) Order 2001,
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Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Application outside Great Britain) Order 1995,
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was also authorised on 1 April 1996 (section 38). All offences under the Act are either
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if he has reasonable cause to fear any serious obstruction in the execution of his duty;
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is bound by health and safety regulations and by the Act itself save for (section 48):
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Section 2 states that "It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is
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and gave them other powers over buildings control and approval. These sections were
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stating that he believes that the Act is being contravened or will be in the future;
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in any prosecution or any proceedings relating to a notice under sections 21 or 22;
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when control of emissions was brought under a uniform scheme of legislation by the
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and statutory instruments under the act have been enacted in order to implement EU
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specifying the matters which in his opinion give, or will give rise, to that risk;
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introduced a new bill on 28 January 1974 but Labour were returned to power in the
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ensure that it is not tampered with before his examination of it is completed;
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Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2004,
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Groser, John (29 January 1974). "New laws to ensure greater safety at work".
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for up to two years. Further, the act provides a critical interface with the
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as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from
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to identify and eliminate risks, as far as reasonably practicable (s.6(2)).
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of plant and systems of work that are, so far as is reasonably practicable,
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require the production of, inspect, and take copies of or of any entry in:
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as he considers necessary for the purpose of examination or investigation;
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before the Magistrates even though not legally qualified (section 39).
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and its use by persons at work and enjoyment by members of the public.
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Istituto nazionale per l'assicurazione contro gli infortuni sul lavoro
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Health and Safety at Work (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998,
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who may appoint one or more assessors to sit with them (section 24).
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Notice of appeal - Notices - Enforcement Guide (England & Wales)
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Notice of appeal - Notices - Enforcement Guide (England & Wales)
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and to bring it to the attention of his employees (section 2(2)).
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which replaced them by a general scheme of building regulations.
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giving particulars of the reasons why he is of that opinion; and
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make arrangements for and encourage research and publication,
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As a result, a committee of inquiry chaired by 5597:National Institute for Safety and Health at Work 2403:Tolley's Health and Safety at Work Handbook 2008 2082: 2080: 1586:Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland 1309:Appeal against a notice is within 21 days to an 686:Exceptions for supply of articles and substances 569:Section 6(1) defines the duty of any person who 5645:Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 2100:"Local authority health and safety enforcement" 1641: 854: 775: 760: 558:An "article for use at work" is any (s.53(1)): 1406:so inspectors start prosecutions by laying an 1340:stating that the inspector is of that opinion; 350:Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 5609:Occupational Safety and Health Administration 5559:European Agency for Safety and Health at Work 5149: 4875: 3508:Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2505: 2021:. London: Sweet & Maxwell. p. Ch.6. 1582:Health and Safety Agency for Northern Ireland 1382:Health and safety crime in the United Kingdom 310:February 1974 United Kingdom general election 8: 4708:Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919 1525:(section 48(4)). In 1987, section 10 of the 945:and information in connection with its work; 706:who supply articles or substances by way of 533:Duties of persons having control of premises 91: 32: 4744:Measures of the National Assembly for Wales 2119: 2117: 5548: 5253:Coalworker's pneumoconiosis ("black lung") 5156: 5142: 5134: 4882: 4868: 4860: 4791: 4768:Acts of the Parliament of Northern Ireland 4661: 2562: 2512: 2498: 2490: 2165: 2163: 301:which was published in 1972. Conservative 31: 1987:(2nd ed.). 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Health and Safety Executive 1458:of an item in question (section 42). 839:Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 690:The duties only extend to persons in 665:as may be necessary to ensure safety; 601:as may be necessary to ensure safety; 513:and safety arrangements (section 9). 355:Since the accession of the UK to the 168:Text of statute as originally enacted 7: 6013: 5656:Working Environment Convention, 1977 4827:United Kingdom statutory instruments 1062:Common Council of the City of London 948:make arrangements for securing that 750:What is reasonably practicable is a 554:Duties towards articles used at work 541:of premises, for example commercial 295:1970 United Kingdom general election 5825:Workers' right to access the toilet 2102:. Health and Safety Executive. 2008 1878:. Health and Safety Executive. 2002 1822:. 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(2007). 1392:Director of Public Prosecutions 1289:improvement notice (section 21) 524:Duties of self-employed persons 5861:Environment, health and safety 5516:Occupational health psychology 5165:Occupational safety and health 4832:Scottish statutory instruments 1083:Council of the Isles of Scilly 829:breaches, rather than genuine 633:Section 6 was extended by the 1: 5732:Personal protective equipment 5485:Workplace health surveillance 4849:Church of England instruments 2528:Pre-parliamentary legislation 2440:(5th edn Prentice Hall 2005) 2426:(Butterworth-Heinemann 2003) 1939:. House of Commons. 2007–2008 1506:Notices (sections 21-25); and 1425:another person to commit the 998:Health and safety regulations 297:, preferring to wait for the 5774:Standard operating procedure 5707:Hierarchy of hazard controls 5460:Hierarchy of hazard controls 2559:the Kingdom of Great Britain 1851:Consumer Protection Act 1987 1313:who may appoint one or more 1272:legal professional privilege 929:Health and Safety Commission 923:Health and Safety Commission 905:Health and Safety Commission 734:Duties of persons in general 635:Consumer Protection Act 1987 537:Section 4 defines a duty of 373:Consumer Protection Act 1987 233:Health and Safety Commission 5911:NIOSH air filtration rating 5603:Health and Safety Executive 5511:Occupational health nursing 5475:Occupational exposure limit 5313:Hospital-acquired infection 5278:Exposure to human nail dust 5005:Courts of England and Wales 2073:SI 2006/266, art.2(2), Sch. 1784:Product Liability Directive 1623:under the direction of its 1404:offences triable either way 1074:The Under-Treasurer of the 978:Health and Safety Executive 972:Health and Safety Executive 909:Health and Safety Executive 888:Health and Safety Executive 803:have the burden of showing 740:intentionally or recklessly 377:Product Liability Directive 237:Health and Safety Executive 161:Status: Current legislation 6072: 5971:Workplace health promotion 5876:Hawks Nest Tunnel disaster 5650:Worker Protection Standard 5353:Noise-induced hearing loss 2422:JR Ridley and J Channing, 2417:Halsbury's Laws of England 2415:Lord Mackay of Clashfern, 1527:Crown Proceedings Act 1947 1487: 1379: 1332:, he may serve him with a 1026:the inspector against any 1001: 975: 926: 833:potentially punishable by 516:The act does not apply to 393:health, safety and welfare 375:in order to implement the 201:health, safety and welfare 29:United Kingdom legislation 5979: 5569:World Health Organization 5480:Occupational epidemiology 5465:Prevention through design 5323:Laboratory animal allergy 5248:Chimney sweeps' carcinoma 5223:Byssinosis ("brown lung") 5109: 4956: 3187:Acts of Parliament of the 1317:to sit with them (s.24). 1067:The Sub-Treasurer of the 882:development risks defence 868:Development risks defence 862:European Court of Justice 361:law of the European Union 279:United States federal law 253:law of the European Union 42: 37: 5886:Hostile work environment 5866:Environmental toxicology 5759:Redundancy (engineering) 5373:Repetitive strain injury 3504:of the United Kingdom of 3190:Kingdom of Great Britain 2535:List of English statutes 1472:breach of statutory duty 880:". 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(2005). 1865:1 KB 704; 1 All ER 743 1853:, s.36, Sch.3 para.1(2) 1137:petrol filling stations 1103:county borough councils 1055:London borough councils 1030:if he has acted in the 899:Section 10 created two 805:beyond reasonable doubt 433:but this provision was 5526:Occupational therapist 5506:Industrial engineering 5298:Glassblower's cataract 5263:Decompression sickness 5046:British Virgin Islands 3167:Parliament of Scotland 2285:, accessed 2 June 2021 1971:S.36/ Sch.3 para.1(10) 1646: 1631:Performance of the act 1597:offshore installations 1517:on 1 July 1998 by the 1495:Liability of the Crown 1141:residential care homes 950:government departments 896: 858: 789: 778:Reasonably practicable 771: 746:Reasonably practicable 456:reasonably practicable 5996:Occupational diseases 5961:Workers' compensation 5521:Occupational medicine 5383:Silo-filler's disease 5348:Mule spinners' cancer 4819:Secondary legislation 3474:Parliament of Ireland 2566:Parliament of England 2438:Health and Safety Law 2253:"Pre-trial procedure" 2017:Clark, A. 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HSWA 1974
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Long title
Citation
1974
Secretary of State for Employment
Michael Foot
Royal assent
Commencement
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Railways Act 2005
Text of statute as originally enacted
Text of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
legislation.gov.uk
act
Parliament of the United Kingdom
health, safety and welfare
United Kingdom
employers
employees
contractors
government ministers
statutory instruments
Health and Safety Commission
Health and Safety Executive
criminal
fines
imprisonment
law of the European Union
Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity

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