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Sensible steps to prevent harm

As an employer, you are legally required to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of your employees – and anybody else affected by your work activities. UK law says you must do this ‘so far as is reasonably practicable’. In simple terms, you need to take sensible steps to prevent harm.

This includes:

  • Carrying out risk assessments and acting on the findings
  • Providing the right training, information, instruction and supervision
  • Consulting with employees on health and safety matters
  • Maintaining a safe workplace, equipment, and systems of work
  • Managing hazardous substances safely
  • Ensuring suitable welfare facilities such as washrooms, lighting, and ventilation
  • Having a written Health & Safety Policy if you employ five or more people

Directors and senior managers can be held personally accountable if things go wrong – so strong health and safety leadership is essential.

 

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