The management of health and safety at work regulations of 1999, set out a range of broad duties. These apply to almost all work activities in Great Britain, both on and off shore. The aim of these regulations is to … Read More
The health and safety at work act of 1974 places general duties on employers. These duties require employers to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their employees. So far as is reasonably practicable. Further legislation has reinforced this duty … Read More
A brief history In 1802, the first factories act was passed. Since then there have been many more pieces of legislation passed. In the 1960’s, health and safety at work was controlled by nine main sets of legislation. These were … Read More
The legal framework for health and safety revolves around enforcement, which has a wide meaning. The term enforcement applies to all dealings between the enforcing authorities. and those on whom the law implies duties. (i.e. employers, employees, contractors and others) … Read More
The key differences between criminal law and civil law are: Criminal law is concerned with offences / crimes against the state Civil law is concerned with the rights and duties of individuals towards each other. Court structure Another key difference … Read More
In terms of health and safety, absolute duties are never phrased as X to do Y. But rather, absolute duties are expressed by the term “shall”. Absolute duties must be complied with. Even if that means that an activity can … Read More
In the UK, the health and safety executive has the power to issues approved codes of practice (ACOP). The purpose of an ACOP is to provide guidance on compliance with the law. Statute law A statute is an act of … Read More
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