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Employers have a legal duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to provide a safe working environment, adequate training, protective equipment and risk assessments. Fatal and specified injuries must be reported to the HSE immediately under RIDDOR.
Injuries causing more than 7 days' incapacity must be reported within 15 days. You have the right to refuse unsafe work without being dismissed or penalised.
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