Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 explained - shponline.co.uk
WEBThe Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA), is the primary legislation covering occupational health and safety in the United Kingdom. The Health and Safety Executive is responsible for enforcing the Act. It is sometimes referred to as HSWA, the HSW Act, the 1974 Act or HASAWA. It sets out the general duties which: You can read the Health and ...
The effectiveness of the Health and Safety at Work Act
WEBSep 14, 2015 · The change in the types of jobs people do over the past 40 years has made work safer because people are now more likely to be sat in an office than working down a coal mine – we are finding that many organisations are beginning to dedicate more time and resources to Health, Wellbeing and Behavioural Safety initiatives to further improve their overall Health & Safety performance.
HSWA 40 years on: “it’s just as relevant and effective today”
WEBToday (31 July) marks the 40 th anniversary of when the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) received royal assent. To coincide with this landmark legislation coming into force, we asked the SHP editorial board to explain why the act was so important and what difference it has made.
Health and Safety News, Legislation, PPE and CPD | SHP Online
WEBSHP weekly top five. September 13, 2024. This week the most-read articles have been: Legal Lens: Recycling company fined £3 million following fatal workplace incident, The aftermath of Grenfell: A comprehensive overview of UK’s building safety reforms, Birmingham company fined after failing to clear 4,000 tonnes of waste, National Grid fined £3.2m after pylon worker suffers serious burns ...
PPE: Complete guide to Personal Protective Equipment | SHP
WEBPPE is the personal protective equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks. This guide includes an explanation of the PPE 2018 regulations, best practice advice for health and safety professionals and useful resources for further reading. On 6 April 2022 the regulations on wearing PPE at work changed.
NEBOSH Diploma, General Certificate and other qualifications | SHP
WEBMay 24, 2021 · NEBOSH qualifications. NEBOSH offers three core categories of qualifications – Award, Certificate and Diploma – which are taken by more than 35,000 people every year. In addition, it also offers a range of Masters degrees, through a partnership with the University of Hull.. Several of NEBOSH’s qualifications have been developed in partnership with Great Britain’s Health and Safety ...
Hilda Palmer named SHP’s Most Influential person in health
WEBDec 11, 2020 · SHP has announced the list of the most influential people in health and safety, voted for by you, recognising Hilda Palmer as 2020’s ‘Most Influential’ for her work as a campaigner, supporting families who find themselves on the wrong side of health and safety failure.. Hilda Palmer has been named as the Most Influential Individual in …
Resources | SHP - Health and Safety News, Legislation, PPE, CPD …
WEBResources. Webinar: Increasing Engagement & Competency for Frontline Workers. Webinar: Creating a Culture of Trust: Strategies for Psychological Safety in the Workplace. Webinar: Streamline your ISO management. Webinar: Preventing Workplace Accidents and Reducing SIFs with a Behaviour Based Safety Programme. Webinar: …
Submissions for new SHP editorial board
WEBOct 8, 2014 · Earlier this year, we set up our first editorial board to assist the SHP team to further develop the magazine and its digital content. The idea was that each member would carry an ambassadorial role for the magazine, which would include, for example, sourcing potential contributors through conferences, events and …
Musculoskeletal disorders (managing risk and the HSE assessment …
WEBIndustry professionals discuss the importance of managing the risk related to Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), and why businesses should utilise HSE’s online tools to ensure these assessments are carried out effectively, in …
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