title: Safety training and legal liability.
abstract: Safety at work depends on knowledge of the hazards of the working environment and their effects. Training is needed to avoid, reduce, or manage the effects of these hazards. Health and safety legislation requires employers to provide staff with the knowledge needed for safety management and the confidence to deal with hazards at work. This article considers the general health and safety training requirements for different members of staff in terms of management and competence.
authors.affiliation: PHLS Headquarters, London.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tearle
mesh_terms: D004517:Education, Professional / Q000379:methods*; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011361:Professional Competence