Reclaiming health and safety for all: an independent review of health and safety legislation
Command Paper 8219
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Command Paper
Abstract
This report was commissioned in 2011 to review health and safety legislation with a view to reducing the burden on business without compromising progress in health and safety achievements. Key recommendations include propose to exempt from health and safety law those self-employed with work activities posing no potential risk of harm to others, HSE to review all ACoPs and complete a programme of sector-specific consolidation, a change in legislation to give HSE authority in inspection and enforcement activity.
Author
Löfstedt, R. E.
History
Known as the Lofstedt report.
ISBN
9780101821926
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Health and safety
Publisher History
The Department for Work and Pensions promotes opportunities and independence for all through modern, customer-focused services. They do this by helping people to achieve their potential through employment, so that they are able to provide for their families and make a secure future.
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