The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 is concerned with the
health, safety and welfare of people at work and with protecting
those who are not at work (members of the public, etc) from risks
to their health and safety arising from work activities – including
fire.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
requires employers and the self-employed to assess the risks to
workers and others who may be affected by their undertaking, so
that they can decide what measures need to be taken to comply with
health and safety law.
The regulations require you to implement appropriate
arrangements for managing health and safety. Health surveillance,
emergency planning and the provision of training are included.
There is an approved code of practice for these regulations.
Further information
Contact the Health and Safety Executive:
HSE Information Centre
Broad Lane
Sheffield
S3 7HQ
Telephone: 0541 545500
Health and Safety Executive web
site