From 1 April 2008 there will be a single national regulatory body responsible for promoting the cause of better health and safety at work.
The ‘new’ HSE will retain its independence, reflecting the interests of employers, employees and local authorities.
All the fundamental contents of the Health & Safety at Work Act remain. None of the statutory functions of the previous Commission and Executive will be removed.
There is no change in health and safety requirements, how they are enforced or how stakeholders relate to the health and safety regulator - no health and safety protections will be removed.
HSE is working on a strategy for the future of Health and Safety in Great Britain – and will also take early engagement on policy and direction.
