Science, Maths & Technology
Health and safety in the laboratory and field
...changing subject, the HSWA 1974 allows for regulations to be introduced and regular updates to these regulations to be made. Table 1 lists the legal requirements that must be conformed to when working in most universities. Table 1 Legal requirements Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (1974) Fire Precautions Act (1971) Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations (1997)...