Functions of the[F1 Executive]N.I.
13 .F2—[F1F3(1) In addition to the other functions conferred on the Executive under this Order, but subject to paragraph (4), it shall be the general duty of the Executive to do such things and make such arrangements as it considers appropriate for the general purposes of this Part.
(1A) It shall be the duty of the Executive—
(a)to assist and encourage persons concerned with matters relevant to any of the general purposes of this Part to further those purposes;
(b)to make such arrangements as it considers appropriate for securing that government departments, employers, employees, organisations representing employers and employees respectively, and other persons concerned with matters relevant to any of those purposes are provided with an information and advisory service and are kept informed of, and adequately advised on, such matters;
(c)to submit to the Department concerned such proposals as the Executive considers appropriate for the making of regulations under any of the relevant statutory provisions.]
(2) The[F1 Executive], in accordance with Article 18, may prepare and issue codes of practice and may approve codes of practice prepared by other persons.
(3) The[F1 Executive] may,F1. . .
(a)make such arrangements as it considers appropriate for—
(i)the carrying out of, and the publication of the results of, research; and
(ii)the provision of training and information;
in connection with the purposes of this Part; and
(b)encourage research and the provision of training and information in that connection by others;
(c)generally promote health and safety at work.
(4) The[F1 Executive] shall—
(a)submit to the Department particulars of what it proposes to do for the purpose of performing its functionsF1. . . ; and
(b)subject to sub-paragraph ( c), ensure that its activities are in accordance with proposals approved by the Department; and
(c)give effect to any directions given to it by the Department.