ABSTRACT

This chapter briefly outlines aspects of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (HSE, 1999). It provides an insight into:

The basis for, and developments brought about by, the Regulations.

The structure of the Regulations.

The duties of employers and employees under the Regulations.

'Miscellaneous', non-duty, Regulations contained within the instrument.

The undertaking of risk assessment.