Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 explained - shponline.co.uk
A guide to the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the most important health and safety legislation in UK history. The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (often abbreviated to HSWA or HSW), is the primary legislation covering occupational health and safety in the United Kingdom.. The Health and Safety Executive
The effectiveness of the Health and Safety at Work Act
Sep 14, 2015 · The change in the types of jobs people do over the past 40 years has made work safer because people are now more likely to be sat in an office than working down a coal mine – we are finding that many organisations are beginning to dedicate more time and resources to Health, Wellbeing and Behavioural Safety initiatives to further improve their overall Health & Safety performance.
Health and Safety News, Legislation, PPE and CPD | SHP Online
6 days ago · SHP weekly top five. December 13, 2024. This week the most-read articles have been: Company and director sentenced for putting workers at risk, Fire safety: A look back at 2024 and forward to what 2025 may have in store, Company fined £600k after prisoner dies due to legionella, Anticipate London: The evolving landscape of fire risk assessment and ‘On trial’ – An immersive experience.
An act with real impact: the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Feb 1, 2023 · SHP hears from Adam Clarke at Praxis42 who provides an overview of the Health and Safety at Work and examines its impact over the years. The time has come to talk about one of the big ones: the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA).It’s a fact that this single act has done more to improve workplace safety and employee health over its (almost) 50-year existence than any other.
Striving for Excellence; RS’s 2024 Health and Safety report
May 24, 2024 · Compliance and culture, women’s PPE and counterfeit products are key areas of focus according to the professionals . RS’s second industry report is based on findings from its annual survey, which aims to gain a snapshot of the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) profession and explore its challenges and priorities.
Leading the charge: why should managers prioritise health and …
Oct 3, 2024 · Managing health and safety effectively is not just a regulatory requirement. Here we share the compelling moral, legal, and financial reasons why managing health and safety effectively should be top priority.
CoSHH regulations explained: Control of Substances Hazardous to …
Feb 5, 2014 · Phil Chambers BSc CMIOSH, Strategic Safety Systems Ltd Phil Chambers BSc CMIOSH, Strategic Safety Systems Ltd: Over the years, I have seen a range of assessments of substances hazardous to health. Some pose problems, so here are five common mistakes and what you need to do to avoid them.
HSE - The Health and Safety Executive: what it does and latest news
Aug 27, 2023 · The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the body responsible for the encouragement, regulation and enforcement of workplace health and safety in Britain.
Health and safety webinars hosted by SHP. Live & on-demand
Find upcoming live, interactive webinars plus on-demand sessions to watch back at your convenience. SHP runs regular health and safety webinars on a wide range of topics, from high level thought leadership, to legislation updates and technical guidance.
SHP's Most Influential list announced - help us choose a winner!
Following your nominations we’ve produced a list of 2024’s Most Influential people in the profession. As well as input from the SHP Awards judging panel, we have compiled a shortlist of six people, taken from your nominations, who have been inspiring, engaging and driving change in occupational health and safety in the UK over the last 12 months.