Health and Safety (Funfair) (Amendment) Bill 2017

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Sets out stronger safety duties for funfair operators and gives the Health and Safety Authority a clearer role in checking compliance. It says operators must not intentionally injure people or show reckless disregard for their safety, and must take reasonable care to keep fairground equipment in safe condition for public use. It also creates penalties for failing to do so, including fines and possible jail terms.

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Bill entitled an Act to amend the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 to provide for improved health and safety standards in funfairs and for related matters

Last updated 13 February 2020