Toolbox Talk: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
by jay hammond, from the Community
This toolbox talk explains key requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 for construction teams. It outlines employer duties to provide safe equipment, methods of work, training, and supervision, and employee duties to protect themselves and others. It summarizes HSE inspector powers, enforcement actions, and penalties for breaches, helping crews understand responsibilities and maintain safe, compliant worksites.
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