Is Your Business Covered ?
THE LEGAL EXPLAINED
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 generally details what employers are required to do to manage health and safety under the Health and Safety at Work (etc.) Act 1974.
It is important to understand the employers and employees duties set out within each regulation - this ensures your business complies with law and will protect employees and any other person who may be affected by your business activities to stay safe and healthy.
Types of documentation required increases once you employ 5 or more staff. Typically you would require;
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A full Health and Safety Policy containing statement of intent, responsibilities and arrangements
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Suitable and sufficient risk assessments for all activities with control measures applied
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Staff training which matches their job roles
By taking steps to comply with the law and having procedures in place you will reduce the potential for personal injury and a claim for compensation against you or your company.
COMPETENT PERSON LAW
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 states here
Every employer shall, subject to paragraphs (6) and (7), appoint one or more competent persons to assist him in undertaking the measures he needs to take to comply with the requirements and prohibitions imposed upon him by or under the relevant statutory provisions and by Part II of the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997.
services
We specialise in providing a service which is specifically and individually tailored to your business's needs and requirements to help you stay compliant with current UK legislation and industry best practice.
Our Health and Safety solutions can include:
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consultancy packages for Health & Safety for up to a full year (with a monthly retainer fee applied) which will provide you with tailored advice, guidance and expertise as we act as your competent advisor
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one-off occasion providing reliable H&S advice or assisting with creating a suitable management system for you to use and be in control of in the future.
Our expertise lies in the following;
Consulting
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COMPETENT ADVICE
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AUDITS AND GAP ANALYSIS
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INSPECTIONS
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POLICY WRITING
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SAFE SYSTEMS OF WORK
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ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
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CHAS/SSIP APPLICATIONS
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GENERAL
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HAZARD SPECIFIC
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CoSHH
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ASBESTOS
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HAND ARM VIBRATION (HAVS)
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DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT (DSE)