Factories Act 1961

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rdf:langString Factories Act 1961

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rdf:langString An Act to consolidate the Factories Acts, 1937 to 1959, and certain other enactments relating to the safety, health and welfare of employed persons.

rdf:langString An Act to consolidate the Factories Acts 1938 to 1959, and certain other enactments relating to the safety, health and welfare of employed persons.

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rdf:langString Factories Act 1961

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rdf:langString The Factories Act 1961 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. At the time of its passage, the Act consolidated much legislation on workplace health, safety and welfare in Great Britain. Though as of 2008 some of it remains in force, it has largely been superseded by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and regulations made under it. However, the Act continues to have a legal importance as cases of chronic workplace exposure to hazards such as industrial noise, as in the , or carcinogens often extend back in time beyond the current legislation. Breach of the residual provisions is still a crime punishable on summary conviction in a magistrates' court by a fine of up to £20,000 or, on indictment in the Crown Court, imprisonment for up to two years and an unlimited fine. In the event of damage arising from a breach of the Act, there may be civil liability for breach of statutory duty. Though no such liability is stipulated by the Act itself, none is excluded and the facts could be such as to give rise to a cause of action in that tort. A breach not actionable in itself may be evidential towards a claim for common law negligence. In particular, a criminal conviction may be given in evidence.

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