ABSTRACT
In 1972, the Robens report recognized that the introduc-
tion of health and safety management systems was
essential if the ideal of self-regulation of health and safety
by industry was to be realized. It further recognized that
a more active involvement of the workforce in such
systems was essential if self-regulation was to work.
Self-regulation and the implicit need for health and safety
management systems and employee involvement was
incorporated into the Health and Safety at Work Act
