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Health and Safety in the UK is a controversial issue. This legislation can be complex and complying can cost businesses time and money. However the facts are startling and show just how important modern Health and Safety legislation is when it comes to protecting the nation. The Health and Safety Executive’s mission is to prevent work-related fatalities, injuries and illness. To do this the executive uses cutting-edge research to understand potential risks to employees and what measures are required to control these risks. It is also the job of the Health and Safety Executive to monitor employers and ensure they are complying with relevant laws and legislation. This body has the power to prosecute and take action against employers who may be putting their workforce or the general public at risk. This involves inspecting workplaces, serving improvement notices and prosecuting those that break the laws. Workplace processes and industrial practices are constantly changing and evolving. This means Health and Safety legislation also needs to change to keep up to date and ensure the best standards are in place.
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