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HSG (97)6: NHS health and safety issues
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Document type:Health Service Guidelines
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:13 June 1997
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Gateway reference:1997
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Series number:HSG (97)6
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Pages:24
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Copyright holder:Crown copyright
The National Audit Office (NAO) in their report on Health and Safety in the NHS Acute Hospital Trusts found that standards of health and safety management were variable, with a number of Trusts failing to meet their statutory obligations. This guidance suggests good practice and identifies some specific hazards prevalent in the NHS.
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