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Health and Safety in Employment Act

We look at the legal requirements for keeping people safe on building sites.

The Health and Safety at Work Act has replaced the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. The new law is supported by a new set of regulations.

Explaining the Act

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What should be in a health and safety site plan?

No contracting out of responsibilities

Keeping the family safe on the building site

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