What exactly is the definition of health and safety?

The term health and safety generally refers to the legal requirements outlined in the Health and Safety at Work Act, etc., 1974. The term "health and safety" is commonly used to describe occupational health and safety, which is concerned with the prevention of accidents and illness among employees and those affected by their work. [Read more]

Employers must account for eye tests and possible prescription glasses payments, but there is no safety law requiring them to pay for prescription safety glasses. Although eye injuries are fairly common in certain settings, safety training and protective equipment such as safety goggles are thought to be sufficient to manage workplace iSafe Safety issues.