Health and safety at work
Outlines employers’ health and safety obligations in the UK
Outlines employers’ health and safety obligations in the UK
The purpose of health and safety law is to ensure a safe working environment for employees. In the UK, this requires employers to meet health and safety obligations, covered by a vast range of legislation.
Explore our viewpoint on employee health and wellbeing in more detail, along with actions for government and recommendations for employers.
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