ABSTRACT
This chapter outlines the role and influence of the European Union (EU) in the development of UK health and safety legislation. It provides an insight into:
The evolution and function of the European Union.
The types of legislation of the European Union.
The institutions of the European Union and their contribution to the legislative process.
Aspects of Treaties and Acts of the Union relevant to the development of health and safety legislation.
The Framework Directive - on measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work.
The 'further reading' section at the end of the chapter (p. 44) lists publications which focus on EU law and EU law in relation to the construction industry in particular.