Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
GPTKB entity
Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Factory_Acts
|
| gptkbp:aims_to |
reduce workplace injuries
promote employee welfare |
| gptkbp:amended_by |
gptkb:Health_and_Safety_(Amendment)_Regulations_1994
gptkb:Health_and_Safety_(Miscellaneous_Amendments)_Regulations_2002 gptkb:Health_and_Safety_(Miscellaneous_Amendments)_Regulations_2013 |
| gptkbp:applies_to |
employers
employees |
| gptkbp:covered_by |
workplace hazards
|
| gptkbp:effective_date |
1 April 1974
|
| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:government_agency
|
| gptkbp:encourages |
employee involvement
safety committees safety innovation safety leadership |
| gptkbp:enforces |
gptkb:Health_and_Safety_Executive
|
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:Health_and_Safety_Executive
duty of care enforcement powers for inspectors |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
European Union directives
|
| gptkbp:mandates |
safety reporting systems
reporting of accidents personal protective equipment workplace inspections safety culture assessments safety training for contractors first aid provisions |
| gptkbp:promotes |
health and safety culture
continuous improvement in safety practices |
| gptkbp:provides |
penalties for non-compliance
guidelines for risk management guidance for employers legal recourse for employees framework for accident investigation framework for health and safety policies framework for health and safety training. legal framework for workplace safety |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Administration
|
| gptkbp:requires |
emergency procedures
safety audits safety management systems safety training risk assessments safety signage safety data sheets maintenance of equipment health surveillance consultation with employees safety performance reviews safety communication strategies training records safety performance monitoring safety equipment provision safety assessments for new projects reporting of dangerous occurrences reporting of work-related illnesses |
| gptkbp:supports |
mental health initiatives
safety research community safety initiatives worker rights safety awareness campaigns |