Introduction: the concept of risk management -- The Background to the modern civil law -- The Framework of civil liability today -- Liability for personal injury 1: the tort of negligence -- Liability for personal injury 2: breach of statutory duty -- Liability for personal injury 3: quantifying liability -- The Framework for prevention of workplace injuries -- The regulatory system in Great Britain -- The General duties -- Regulations relevant to occupational health and safety -- The Role of the worker -- he role of the European union