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Brief History of Health and Safety in the UK
Health and Safety is an important part of working life in the United Kingdom. From humble origins, the regulations passed have made it much safer for an individual to work in almost any industry. While it may have started only as a concern for children working in factories, every decade has seen a significant amount… Read the Full Post
A Brief History of Health and Safety in the Workplace
It is possible to trace the formation of a structured health and safety system back to 1833 when the Factories Act began. It was the duty of inspectors to help to prevent injuries to young children working in terrible conditions and also to try and prevent overworking. In these early days the inspectors faced a… Read the Full Post
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