Great Britain: new report on simpler regulations for health and safety at work

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18 October 2010 à 06h40

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Publication: 18 October 2010 à 06h40

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Bring common sense back. While acknowledging the benefits of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 in reducing industrial accidents, Lord Young’s report judges that the current system encourages a plethora of trials with no financial risks (supported by ‘no win, no fee’ lawyers: the lawyer will only be paid if the claim is successful). Here are the key measures proposed to restore “common sense” to health and safety regulations:

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em encourages a plethora of trials with no financial risks (supported by ‘no win, no fee’ lawyers: the lawyer will only be paid if the claim is successful). Here are the key measures proposed to restore “common sense” to health and safety regulations:

Low-risk workplaces. Simpler risk assessment procedures for these businesses (offices, schools, stores) with the provision of simpler interactive risk assessment forms on the website of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Establish periodic

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