Health and Safety at Work Act

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 Infoline
Caerphilly Business Park
Caerphilly
CF83 3GG
Telephone: 0845-3450055

Health and Safety Executive web site