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50 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act
- Date posted
- 03 August 2026
- Type
- Podcast
- Estimated reading time
- 30 minute read
The Health and Safety at Work Act has reached its 50th anniversary.
At the time of its introduction, it was considered ground-breaking legislation, with potentially wide-ranging ramifications for other countries too. Reflecting on the impact this legislation has had over 50 years, what is its relevance today’? How well does it fit the evolving work environment?
Speakers:
- Kevin Myers, former chief inspector, Health and Safety Executive
- Janet Newsham, health and safety campaigner
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Last updated: 14 August 2026