This free leaflet is aimed at employers and self-employed people and describes how health and safety law works.
It details the basis of health and safety law in this country, gives people their options on how to deal with health and safety and explains the difference between Approved Codes of Practice, guidance and regulations.
It explains briefly how the Health and Safety Executive works.
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