| Health and Safety Commission | |
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| Non-departmental public body | |
| Crown status: | Yes |
| Legal basis: | Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, ss. In the United Kingdom, a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB is a classification applied by the Cabinet Office, Treasury and Scottish Government Throughout the Commonwealth realms The Crown is an abstract metonymic concept which represents the legal authority for the existence of any government The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 ( Initialisms HSWA HASWA or HASAWA) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom 10-11 |
| Established: | 1974 |
| Disestablished: | 1 April 2008 |
| Sponsoring department: | Department for Work and Pensions |
| Current head: | — |
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC), was a United Kingdom non-departmental public body. The Department for Work and Pensions (or DWP) ( Welsh: Adran Gwaith a Phensiynau) is the largest government department in the Government The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located In the United Kingdom, a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB is a classification applied by the Cabinet Office, Treasury and Scottish Government The HSC was created by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA). The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 ( Initialisms HSWA HASWA or HASAWA) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom [1] The Commission consisted of a chairman and between six and nine other people, appointed by the appropriate Secretary of State, latterly the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, after consultation. The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions is a position in the UK cabinet responsible for the Department for Work and Pensions. [2] Its responsibilities covered England and Wales and Scotland. History The Roman occupation of Britain was the first period in which the area of present-day England and Wales was administered as a single unit (with the exception Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. In Northern Ireland, its functions were carried out by the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland ( HSENI) is a Northern Ireland Non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department of Enterprise It merged with the Health and Safety Executive on 1 April 2008. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE is a United Kingdom Non-departmental public body.
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Functions
The Commission's' duties were to:[3]
- Assist and encourage persons concerned with matters relevant to the operation of the objectives of the HSWA;
- Make arrangements for and encourage research and publication, training and information in connection with its work;
- Make arrangements for securing that government departments, employers, employees, their respective representative organisations, and other persons are provided with an information and advisory service and are kept informed of, and adequately advised on, such matters;
- Propose regulations. The term training refers to the acquisition of knowledge skills and competencies as a result of the teaching of vocational or practical skills and knowledge A ministry is a specialised organisation responsible for a sector of Government Public administration, sometimes led by a minister, but usually a senior
The Commission was further obliged keep the Secretary of State informed of its plans and ensure alignment with the policies of the Secretary of State, giving effect to any directions given to it. [4] The Secretary of State could give directions to the Commission. [5]
On 1 April 2006, the Commission ceased to have responsibility for railway safety. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. [6]
Merger with the HSE
In practice, the Commission delegated its responsibilities to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The Health and Safety Executive (HSE is a United Kingdom Non-departmental public body. [7]
In August 2007, the Department for Work and Pensions started consultation on merger of the HSC and HSE to a largely positive response. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [8] On 18 March 2008, government minister Lord McKenzie of Luton announced that the merger would be completed during spring 2008. A minister or a secretary is a Politician who holds significant public office in a national or regional Government. William David McKenzie Baron McKenzie of Luton (Bill McKenzie (born 24 July 1946) in an English Labour politician since January 2007 [9] The merger was completed on 1 April 2008. [10][11]
References
- ^ Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, s. The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 ( Initialisms HSWA HASWA or HASAWA) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom 10
- ^ Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, s. 10(2)-(4)
- ^ Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, s. 11(2)
- ^ Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, s. 11(3)
- ^ Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, s. 12
- ^ Railways Act 2005, ss. The Railways Act 2005 is a United Kingdom Act of Parliament concerning the regulatory structure for Railways in the United Kingdom 2, 60/ Sch. 3 para. 3(1)(b)(2); Railways Act 2005 (Commencement No. 5) Order 2006, SI 2006/266, art.2(2), Sch.
- ^ Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, ss. 11(4), 14
- ^ The Merger of the Health and Safety Commission and the Health and Safety Executive. Department for Work and Pensions. Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King
- ^ Cross party backing for health and safety professionals. Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (2008). Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King
- ^ Department of Work and Pensions (1 April 2008). Health and Safety Commission and Health and Safety Executive merge to form a single regulatory body. Retrieved on 2008-04-06. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus
- ^ Legislative Reform (Health and Safety Executive) Order 2008, SI 2008/960
External links
- About HSC. Health and Safety Executive. Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King
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