Health and safety legislation is in place to protect all people. Employers and employees have responsibilities to make sure that the Health and Safety at Work Act and its regulations are followed properly. Access the Health and Safety Executive website (www.hse.gov.uk) for more information and information sheets, and refer to your workplace policies and procedures to complete the following table. Law or regulation

Why the law or regulation is in place
Responsibilities
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
To protect all people in all environments at a workplace
Mine: to take care of my own safety and others around me whilst at work. Also report any health a...

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