HSE and the Law: Navigating Compliance for Your Business
Understanding the complexities of health and safety laws is crucial for any business. This page provides essential information on the Health and Safety at Work Act, Management of Health and Safety Regulations, RIDDOR, and COSHH, aimed at helping small business owners and managers ensure compliance and manage risk effectively.
The Health and Safety at Work Act
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the foundational piece of legislation governing workplace health and safety in the UK. It sets out the general duties that employers have towards employees and the public, as well as the responsibilities employees have to themselves and each other. For small business owners, understanding this act is crucial as it provides the framework for managing health and safety within the workplace. By ensuring compliance, you not only protect your employees but also safeguard your business from potential legal issues. RAM Consult offers guidance on how to align your internal policies with this act, ensuring your business's operational procedures meet legal standards while fostering a safe working environment.
Management of Health and Safety Regulations
Beyond the Act, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 highlight the importance of risk assessments, necessitating employers to identify potential hazards and implement preventative measures. For small business managers, translating these regulations into practical actions can be daunting. The key lies in understanding the specific risks associated with your industry and working conditions. RAM Consult specialises in simplifying this process, offering bespoke risk assessment services that help you identify risks, assess their severity, and establish effective control measures. Our professional and friendly approach ensures you receive tailored solutions, enabling you to maintain compliance with confidence.
If you are an employer
If you are an employer, you must report any work-related deaths, and certain work-related injuries, cases of disease, and near misses involving your employees wherever they are working.
If you are in control of premises,
If you are in control of premises, you must report any work-related deaths, certain injuries to members of the public and self-employed people on your premises, and dangerous occurrences (some near miss incidents) that occur on your premises.
What is COSHH
The law requires you to adequately control exposure to materials in the workplace that cause ill health. This is the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH).
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