With accidents and levels of ill health amongst workers continue to rise despite UK workplace regulation, this book examines the numerous factors that impact upon the apparent failure of regulatory frameworks to control hazards in the workplace. Both statute regulation and self-regulation are covered, with the author considering the nature of these framworks and how they are implemented and enforced. It includes the impact of sociological and political effects on the organization of the workplace and general attitudes to health risks encountered at work. Critically evaluating why current systems are failign to protect workers, this book also suggests ideas for change.