Health and Safety Executive
/ˈhɛlθ ənd ˈseɪfti ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
Definitions
- (n.) A UK government agency responsible for regulating and enforcing workplace health, safety, and welfare.
The Health and Safety Executive investigates workplace accidents to ensure compliance with safety laws.
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- health and safety executive
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Commentary
Commonly abbreviated as HSE; important to distinguish as both a regulatory authority and as an entity setting enforcement standards in UK health and safety law.
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