Advice for small businesses

Find out where to go for information on how to fulfil your health and safety obligations as an employer.

Health and safety at work

Every employer must make sure everyone at work is safe and healthy. This includes workers, visitors and anyone else who comes to the workplace.

You can read more in the Health and Safety Made Simple Guide on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website.

The HSE also gives helpful tips for new businesses, like:

  • how to write a safety plan
  • how to spot and fix dangers
  • what to do if someone gets hurt
  • how to train your team
  • what safety signs and posters you need
  • how to choose someone to help with safety.
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