 |
|
|
 |
|
  |
- Self-employed contractors on your site could be classed as employees from a Health & Safety viewpoint.
- If you have 5 or more “employees” you must have a written Health &
Safety Policy.
- Even if you have less than five employees you must have a Health & Safety Policy the only difference is that it doesn’t need to be written down. However, moves are afoot to make all employers have written policies.
- Prevention is better than cure!
- If you are prosecuted for an offence regarding Health & Safety you will be facing criminal charges.
- The punishments handed down are severe, unlimited fines, prison sentences of up to 2 years.
- Your business could be immediately shut down.
- Your insurance policies will not cover you for any of the fines.
|
|
|
|
- Register with the appropriate Authority
- Discharge your responsibilities in respect of your employees
- Prepare a written Health & Safety Policy
- Identify the procedures specific to your type of Business
- Establish a regime of continuous risk assessment
- Comply with all of the necessary fire regulations
- Meet the needs of your employees welfare
- Deal with any accidents
- Provide you with ongoing advice
- Save you time
- STAY IN BUSINESS
|
|
|
|
