Health & Safety

Q: Will Health and Safety legislation affect my business?

If you employ people you have a legal obligation to ensure that you provide a safe environment for them to work in. By law you will have to have appropriate insurances and control measures in place to safeguard all employees. You must have public liability insurance to cover third parties, e.g. contractors and visitors and ensure they are duly advised of any risks. Most businesses should contact the local authority to register for health and safety. You should inform the local authority department responsible for health and safety when you start your business.

Q: When I start up in business what Health & Safety issues do I have to consider?

So that minimum safety requirements are met to ensure safety of a business's employees within the workplace, you are legally required to adhere to the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations. These regulations cover all aspects of the workplace from maintenance of equipment to ventilation, drinking water and facilities for rest and meals.

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