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Section 18 HSC guidance to local authorities.

Title Section 18 HSC guidance to local authorities.
Author HSC
Series Code MISC
Series Number 488
Publisher HSE Books
Date of Publication 2002
Length 28 pages
Stock Code MISC488
Price Exc. VAT Free
VAT Rate 0%
Product Type Hard Copy
Format Paper
Notes loose-leaf. (MISC488)(MISC 488) supersedes earlier edition entitled, 'Section 18 HSC guidance to local authorities' published in 2001
Abstract Local authorities are responsible for enforcing the HSW Act 1974. Section 18 of this Act requires LAs to perform their duties in accordance with guidance from the HSC. This 'section 18' guidance is therefore mandatory. It contains a series of guidance notes which contain broad principles HSC wishes LAs to adopt in enforcing health and safety legislation. Contents: Introduction; HSC guidance notes; Enforcement policy and procedures; Prioritised planning; Requirement to produce a service plan, including investigation of accidents, complaints etc., Requirement to undergo audit and develop an action plan; Provision of a trained and competent inspectorate; Requirements in respect of Local Authority Partnership Schemes (LAPS); Annex 1 - Health and Safety Commission statement on enforcement policy; Annex 2 - Competencies for HSE and LA health and safey inspectors.
Keywords Guidance; Legislation; Regulations; Service industry; HELA


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