Health & Safety at Work Act

The Health & Safety at Work Act etc. 1974 protects the health and safety of people (employed or self-employed) at work.

Every employer must ensure, so far as is reasonably practical, the health, safety and welfare of all their employees, customers and visitors.

Employers must:-

  • Carry out risk assessments;
  • Implementing the health and safety measures as identified in the risk assessment;
  • Prepare a written health and safety policy if there are five or more employees;
  • Appoint competent people to implement the arrangements;
  • Establish emergency procedures;
  • Inform and train employees on the risks present and the arrangements in place to control them;
  • Co-operate with other employers sharing the same workplace.

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