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| Health and Safety at Work As a business or employer there are a number of obligations and requirements that you must fulfil to maintain good health and safety practice at work, in order to ensure the safety and well being of yourself and the people at your place of work. At Warwickshire County Council we have therefore put together some useful information and links to help you tackle and understand this important and sometimes complicated subject. Did you know for example, that if your organisation has employees, you must, amongst other things display the Health and Safety Law poster or provide leaflets with the same information to all workers? Also if you have 5 or more employees you must have a written health and safety policy, you must also report accidents at work, diseases or dangerous occurrences to RIDDOR. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the central government body responsible for enforcing government health and safety policy in the work place and ensuring that any risks to the health and safety of people at work is properly controlled and governed. They provide news, resources and other information from their website. You can also get a full catalogue of all HSE publications and multimedia products at www.hsebooks.co.uk Since 6 April 2009, most new businesses no longer need to register with HSE. However, if you work with hazardous substances, such as asbestos or explosives, or in a hazardous industry, such as construction or diving, you may need to apply for a licence; or notify HSE or your local authority. |
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British Safety Council An independent organisation, helping companies to develop safe working practices and systems. |
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National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Provides health and safety training and qualification at a professional level and for those in supervisory and managerial positions. |
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Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) Works to try to prevent accidents through lobbying, campaigns, publicity and by providing advice, training and information to organisations. |
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Chartered Institute of Environmental Health The professional body for environmental health practitioners and they also offer practical health and safety advice and information. |
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UK Safety Network Provide a directory of health, safety and environmental websites for reference and information purposes. |
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ENTO Provide services in enhancing and improving the performance of individuals who are involved in the management, development and health and safety of people in the work place. |
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