Reclaiming health and safety for all: an independent review of health and safety legislation

Command Paper 8219

Department for Work and Pensions, 2011
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

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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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