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Session 2007-08 Publications on the internet Work and Pensions Committee Publications

Work and Pensions - Third Report Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 2 April 2008. Contents Terms of Reference Summary 1 Introduction 2 Proposals for change The proposed merger of HSC and HSE Relocation to Bootle 3 The legislative framework Proportionality of legislation Public safety and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Transposition of EU directives Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act (2007) Directors' duties Crown immunity 4 Interpretation of health and safety legislation Public misconceptions of health and safety law Employers' understanding of health and safety law "Reasonable practicability" Risk-assessments HSE advice and guidance 5 Inspections and enforcement Inspectors Enforcement activity: enforcement notices "Fit for work, Fit for Life, Fit for Tomorrow (Fit 3)" Balance between HSE's proactive and reactive caseload 6 Hazardous industries Construction Construction Forum Plant Permissioning Regimes Offshore Industry 7 Prosecutions and Penalties Prosecution and conviction levels Proportionality of Penalties Sentencing Guidelines Health and Safety (Offences) Bill Alternative penalties 8 HSE and Local Authorities HSE and Local Authority partnership working Partnership Liaison Officers and Partnership Managers HSE's role as a statutory consultee in local planning 9 Worker involvement Unionised workforces Non-unionised workforces Enforcement of Worker Involvement Legislation 10 Vulnerable Workers Low Skilled Workers Migrant Workers Guidance Agency Workers Supply Chains 11 Occupational Health Occupational Health: Regulation HSE targets Occupational ill health data Stress and musculoskeletal disorders Enforcement of occupational health statutory duties Occupational Health: Service Provision Employment Medical Advisory Service (EMAS) Work Place Health Connect Occupational hygiene Vocational Rehabilitation Providing incentives for employers Employers' Liability Insurance: international approaches Awards schemes Embedding health and safety in education 12 Resources Expanding remit Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) Conclusions and recommendations Annex A Annex B Formal Minutes Witnesses List of written evidence

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