Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 was introduced on 31 July 1974 to provide a comprehensive and integrated piece of legislation dealing with the health and safety of people at work and the protection of the public from work activities.

 

The Act imposes a duty of care on everyone at work related to their roles. This includes employers, employees, owners, occupiers, designers, suppliers and manufacturers of articles and substances for use at work. It also includes self-emplo... (388 more words)

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