§ 25. Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Employment what steps he is taking to promote safety at work by encouraging the wearing of protective clothing and footwear; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. NichollsIn promoting safety at work, the Health and Safety Commission and Executive, in general, give priority to the control of hazards at source. Where this cannot be achieved, the use of protective clothing and footwear may be required in regulations, a considerable number of which have been introduced. Their use is also promoted, where appropriate, in approved codes of practice and an extensive range of advisory publications of the Health and Safety Executive.