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The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is the principal piece of health and safety legislation in this country. Prior to the 1974 Act, health and safety laws were complex and left a significant proportion of the workforce unprotected. ... Factories Act, 1961, Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963) may still apply to certain premises or activities.
The Health and Safety at Work Act
provides one comprehensive and integrated system of law dealing with the health, safety and welfare arising out of work activities
imposes general duties for health and safety at work
covers everyone at work or who may be affected by work activities
established the Health and Safety Commission and the Health and Safety Executive
provides the legal framework for further health and safety legislation
Under the 1974 Act, both employers and employees have duties, although the bulk of responsibility rests with the employer.
Approximate Word count = 472
Approximate Pages = 1.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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