Health and safety made simple

The basics for your business

Appoint a competent person

Choose who will help you manage health and safety in your business
Prepare a health and safety policy

What a policy is and how it helps you manage health and safety
Risk assessment

How to identify hazards and assess risks at work
Consult your workers

Involve your workers and inform them about health and safety
Provide information and training

Tell your workers what their health and safety duties are
Have the right workplace facilities

Have toilets, washbasins and other welfare facilities workers need
First aid in work

Advice on your first aid kit, training workers and appointing first aiders
Display the law poster

You must display the poster or give workers the equivalent leaflet
Get insurance for your business

Find out why you may need employers' liability insurance
The law

The Health and Safety at Work Act, criminal and civil law
Report accidents and illness

You must report certain injuries, near-misses and work-related illnesses to HSE

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