Health and Safety in Employment Act
We look at the legal requirements for keeping people safe on building sites.
The Health and Safety at Work Act has replaced the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. The new law is supported by a new set of regulations.
Explaining the Act
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Your responsibilities under the Act
What should be in a health and safety site plan?
No contracting out of responsibilities
Keeping the family safe on the building site
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