health and safety at work act 1974

Subdecks (2)

Cards (29)

  • established the health and safety executive as regulator for health and safety in workplace
  • as regulator it is responsible for monitoring health and safety in workplace by doing spot checks and carrying out investigations if an accident has occurred
  • hse enforces the legislation by issuing improvement notices, and can fine settings or take them to court
  • hse provides guidance and advice on how to minimise risk at work