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HEALTH AND SAFETY:some unanswered questions?

Dr. Brenda Barrett (Principal lecturer in law at Middle‐sex Polytechnic, co‐author of a new book, “The Health and Safety at Work Act—a guide for managers”, published by the Institute of Personnel Management.)
Dr. Richard Howells (Departmental head in the Central London Polytechnic school of law, co‐author of a new book, “The Health and Safety at Work Act—a guide for managers”, published by the Institute of Personnel Management.)

Industrial Management

ISSN: 0007-6929

Article publication date: 1 February 1976

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Abstract

The Health and Safety at Work Act has been generally welcomed for its attempt to combat industry's death and injury toll. But Dr. Brenda Barrett and Dr. Richard Howells examine some vital contractual issues thrown up by the Act which pose problems for both employers and employees.

Citation

Barrett, B. and Howells, R. (1976), "HEALTH AND SAFETY:some unanswered questions?", Industrial Management, Vol. 76 No. 2, pp. 7-33. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb056596

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1976, MCB UP Limited

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