Bill · started in the Commons

Health and Safety at Work (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to amend the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 in respect of systems of risk assessment; to make provision for separate requirements for play, leisure and work-based activities; to introduce simplified risk assessments for schools; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Health and Safety at Work (Amendment) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 21 October 2010 by Mr Christopher Chope (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 21 Oct 2010
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 1 May 2012.