ABSTRACT

Outline the scope and nature of occupational health and safety ■ Explain the moral, legal and fi nancial reasons for promoting good standards of health and safety in the workplace ■ Explain the legal framework for the regulation of health and safety, including sources and types of law ■ Explain the scope, duties and offences of employers, managers, employees and others under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSW Act) ■ Explain the scope, duties and offences of employers, managers, employees and others under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations ■ Outline the legal and organisational health and safety roles and responsibilities of clients and their contractor ■