Health and safety made simple
The basics for your business
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Appoint a competent person
Choose who will help you manage health and safety in your business
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Prepare a health and safety policy
What a policy is and how it helps you manage health and safety
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Risk assessment
How to identify hazards and assess risks at work
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Consult your workers
Involve your workers and inform them about health and safety
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Provide information and training
Tell your workers what their health and safety duties are
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Have the right workplace facilities
Have toilets, washbasins and other welfare facilities workers need
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First aid in work
Advice on your first aid kit, training workers and appointing first aiders
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Display the law poster
You must display the poster or give workers the equivalent leaflet
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Get insurance for your business
Find out why you may need employers' liability insurance
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The law
The Health and Safety at Work Act, criminal and civil law
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Report accidents and illness
You must report certain injuries, near-misses and work-related illnesses to HSE
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