Safety Legislation and its Effectiveness (ac5e8ac3-fdc6-4268-ac21-d01fd1825ebf)

Safety legislation has a long history and widespread application, but how can one test its effectiveness? One way is to examine safety statistics. Another way is to compare the legislation with principles of good safety practice. Mine safety legislation contains many features that are widely accepted, and these should be examined critically to determine their importance. Uniform legislation and revision of legislation should be considered. INTRODUCTION