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