Document ID (ISN) | 112590 |
CIS number |
12-0109 |
Year |
2009 |
Convention or series no. |
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Title |
Think about health and safety - What elected members of local authorities need to know |
Bibliographic information |
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, The Grange, Highfield Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1NN, United Kingdom, 2009. 17p. 6 ref. |
Internet access |
Think_about_health_and_safety_What_elected_members_[INTERNET_FREE_ACCESS] [in English]
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Abstract |
Aimed at elected members of local authorities, this booklet explains what is occupational safety and health (OSH) and what are their OSH responsibilities. Topics addressed: administrative and legal aspects; cost of accidents and ill-health; compliance and penalties. |
Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; responsibilities; role of government; legal aspects |
Descriptors (secondary) |
safety guides; penalties; cost of accidents; cost of diseases |
Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
Subject(s) |
Administration, legislation
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Broad subject area(s) |
General safety, health and conditions of work
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Browse category(ies) |
Safety and health information Public and government services
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