LRD guides and handbook July 2010

Health and safety law 2010

Introduction (1703 words)

This year health and safety has continued to be overshadowed by the economic downturn and, of course, the general election took place, with a ...

1. The structure and enforcement of health and safety law (4834 words)

u The Pay and Work Rights helpline was launched in September 2009 and provides a unified point of contact for both employers and workers ...

2. The management of health and safety at work (3259 words)

u new HSE electronic template for risk assessment and web pages on managing for health and safety; ...

3. Safety reps and safety committees (3722 words)

u revised Acas Code of Practice on Time Off for Trade Union Duties and Activities comes into force; ...

4. The workplace and the working environment (4228 words)

u the HSE is reviewing the law relating to limits on workplace temperature; ...

5. Hazardous substances (6302 words)

u new EU Directive to prevent needle stick injuries and infections adopted; ...

6. Equipment at work (3378 words)

u Women’s Engineering Survey (WES) puts women’s safety clothing in the spotlight; and ...

7. Physical hazards at work (6103 words)

u Unite steps up campaign for lighter airline baggage; ...

8. Hours of work (4874 words)

u consultation on the working hours of professional drivers; ...

9. Occupational health, information and reporting (2988 words)

u GMB launches unofficial accident and near miss report book; ...

10. Stress, bullying and violence (3415 words)

u High Court case involving disclosure of history of depression and work-related stress; ...

Further information (522 words)

All regulations made since 1987 can be downloaded from the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) website at: www.opsi.gov.uk, using the Statutory Instrument (SI) ...