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If you think health and safety has to be complicated - it doesn’t. A new online resource, Health and safety made simple will make it easier for you to comply with the law and manage health and safety in your business.
Health and Safety law applies to all businesses, whatever the size. Health and safety made simple, provides employers with straightforward step-by-step guidance on what they need to do to achieve a basic level ofcompliance.
Aimed particularly at low risk small and medium-sized enterprises, the guidance has been developed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in consultation with business organisations.
Who is this site for?
Health and safety made simple is for employers and those who want some basic information on what they must do to make sure their businesses comply with health and safety law.
In general, the laws apply to all businesses, no matter how small. As an employer, or a self-employed person, you are responsible for health and safety in your business. You need to take the right precautions to reduce the risks of workplace dangers and provide a safe working environment.
How the site can help you
There are health and safety laws to protect you, your employees and the public from workplace dangers.
Health and safety made simple makes life easier for you by providing the basic information on what you need to do in one place. It will help you get started in managing health and safety in your business.
For some work activities there may be extra things you need to do to make sure you are complying with the law. The site includes ‘Stop check!’ boxes – they tell you when you may need to take extra steps and provide signposts to more detailed guidance and industry-specific advice.
For more information visit: http://www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety/index.htm
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