Health and Safety: Legal Series L 1 Guide to the Health and safety at work etc. act 1974

Publication Year

1990

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Guidance on the structure and objectives of the health and safety at work act including amendments to the act since it came into force. Information is given on the duties of employers (including the self-employed) to employees and non-employees relating to safety and policies. Also covers the duties of designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers as well as employees. The roles of the enforcing agencies and inspectors are discussed including their powers and the disclosure of information. Notices are detailed including improvement, prohibition, crown, withdrawal and appeals. Descriptions of the offences, prosecutions, matters of imprisonment, court orders and liability are given.

ISBN

9780118855556

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