Risk Assessment and COVID-19: Systems at work (or not) in England and Sweden

Peter Andersson; Tonia A Novitz

doi:10.4000/rdctss.2668

Risk Assessment and COVID-19: Systems at work (or not) in England and Sweden

Peter Andersson, Tonia A Novitz

University of Bristol Law School

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Covid-19 prompts us to consider how we assess and respond to health risks at work. In Sweden all serious risks are to be averted, while in England, they are to be avoided if reasonably practicable. Risk assessment serves a preventative function but also offers a defence to an employer. We consider coverage, relevant risk factors and the role of public enforcement bodies and other actors.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	66 - 79
Journal	Revue De Droit Compare du travail et de la Securite Sociale
Volume	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4000/rdctss.2668
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2021

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

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