ABSTRACT
On completion of this chapter you will be able to:
describe the roles of Government organizations responsible for health and safety
outline the contents of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
identity other important health and safety legislation
describe the responsibilities for health and safety of employers and employees
describe the contents of a typical health and safety policy
conduct a risk assessment
list the main points to remember when dealing with emergencies
describe the procedure to use when reporting an accident