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) ...