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- You must have a health and safety policy by law, outlining your approach to health and safety. It should cover how you will manage health and safety and who has what responsibilities.
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A health and safety policy sets out your general approach to health and safety. It explains how you, as an employer, will manage health and safety in your business. It should clearly say...
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The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in Great Britain. It's sometimes referred to as HSWA, the HSW Act, the...
If you are a small low-risk business, these basic steps may be all you need to comply with health and safety law. Our introduction to managing health and safety will help you decide where...
The health and safety policy statement is your starting point to managing health and safety in the workplace. By law, (Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 section 2(3)) if you employ five or more people you must have a written health and safety policy.
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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974is the key legislation relating to occupational health and safety in England, Wales and Scotland. It outlines the duties you have as an employer towards your employees and the public, in addition to the duties employees have towards themselves and each other. It also relates to the self-employed. The Health and...
You must have a health and safety policyby law, outlining your approach to health and safety. It should cover how you will manage health and safety and who has what responsibilities. For example, who is responsible for first aid? Share it with your team so everyone knows what is expected of them and how you’re keeping the workplace safe. You must a...
A comprehensive and regularly reviewed risk assessmentis essential. This is where you identify, manage and mitigate the potential hazards in your workplace. It looks at the risks that you, your team, the public or those visiting your premises might face. Areas to consider include: 1. Fire safety 2. Food safety 3. Hazardous substances 4. Safe workin...
Making sure both you and your team are up to scratch on health and safety training is essential. FSB members can access on-demand health and safety training videos through the FSB Legal Hub, covering topics such as: 1. Working at heights in the construction industry 2. First aid at work 3. Food safety basics 4. Emergency planning
The legislation you’ll need to adhere to - and the potential risks you’ll face - as a shop owner will be vastly different than if you’re on a construction site or regularly handling hazardous substances and chemicals. For example: 1. Catering and hospitality– main risks include slips and trips, manual handling accidents, and contact dermatitis 2. C...
Should the worst happen, you need to be prepared to handle the matter in a compliant way and follow the right procedures. Under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR), you must report certain workplace injuries, near-misses, and work-related diseases to the Health and Safety Executive. HSE has detailed gu...
Any changes to health and safety laws are introduced throughout the year on6 April and 1 October. These are known as ‘common commencement dates’. Health and safety guidance and template documents are available to members on the FSB Legal and Business Hub. As well as the FSB health and safety advice line for general telephone advice, members can als...
Health and safety. You must carry out a health and safety risk assessment in the workplace and take action to remove any hazards. You’ll normally be responsible for: fire safety
As an employer you are legally obliged to identify and manage any health and safety risks in your workplace. Your insurer can help you to understand and manage these risks, and can pay out on claims if incidents do occur.
