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Simple terms explainer:

Councils are responsible for creating and maintaining safe working environments, assessing and managing risks, and implementing policies and procedures that prevent accidents and harm. Councils must provide appropriate training, equipment, and supervision, as well as monitor compliance through regular inspections and audits. For service users, this duty extends to ensuring that facilities and services are delivered in a way that minimizes hazards and promotes wellbeing.

Legal status

Statutory


Duty category

Corporate services


Duty type

Compliance


Social determinant of health

Neighbourhood and environment

Emerging policy and legislation


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Bodies with shared interest

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS)

Audit Scotland

Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS)

Society of Local Authority Lawyers and Administrators in Scotland (SOLAR)

Standards and frameworks


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