employer responsibilities & duties
The law requires employers to protect the health, safety and welfare of workers, including tems and contractors, and also of members of the public visiting their premises.
- Am I protected by health and safety laws? more...
- What are my employer's responsibilities? more...
- What are the main health and safety laws? more...
- What is the Health and Safety at Work Act? more...
- What are my employer's duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act? more...
- I work on a contract. Do I have health and safety rights? more...
- Do expectant mothers have special protection? more...
- Do young workers have special protection? more...
- What is the Health and Safety Executive? more...
- What are safety Regulations? more...
- What are Approved Codes of Practice? more...
- What is 'Guidance'? more...
- What is the 'six-pack'? more...
- What are the main health and safety Regulations? more...
- What do I do if I have an accident? more...
- Where can I get help? more...
further information
The TUC's health and safety web pages have detailed information on a range of health and safety issues, and on href="http://www.tuc.org.uk/h_and_s/index.cfm?mins=336"health and safety law The full text of the health and safety guide, Hazards at work is available online, or to purchase as a book. tuc.org.uk/h_and_s
The Health and Safety Executive website has information for employers and employees including statistics, guides, advice and examples of good practice, and leaflets on health and safety law in a range of languages. hse.gov.uk
