Health & Safety At Work Act - 50 Years On Still fit for purpose?
Bookings for this conference will close on Sunday 17 November 2024.
The History & Policy Trade Union and Employment Forum presents: Health & Safety At Work Act - 50 Years On Still fit for purpose?
2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Health & Safety at Work Act in 1974. At the time the Act, drawn up following the Robens report of 1972, provided a sea change in the provision of workplace safety by proposing wholesale, fundamental changes to employers’ duties, risk management and the inspectorate. 50 years on and the workplace and working arrangements have changed significantly and this conference will pose the question - Is the Act still fit for purpose?
We have brought together experts from the field of academia as well was senior trade unionists who specialise in health and safety for their members. The Conference will also be addressed by Dame Judith Hackitt, past Chair of the H&S Executive and currently Chair of the Industry Safety Steering Group for the building industry providing advice to government.
The Conference will be held in the Institute of Historical Research, on Monday 25th November 2024. Commencing at 10.00 am it will run to 4.00 pm with lunch provided, followed by a reception.
Admission: £25.00
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All welcome-booking is required.
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