Health and safety isn’t just a buzzword - it is mandatory under British law that every workplace adheres to its regulations. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations Act of 1992 has established a set of rules regarding the implementation of health and safety in the UK. Failure to meet these requirements could potentially result in public prosecution or a civil lawsuit if an accident occurs on the employer’s premises.

But the fact remains that many people – employers and employees – have a limited understanding of health and safety directives and how to ensure that every individual upholds them. The optimal way to guarantee that you and your organisation are safe and obeying the law is through seeking the advice of specialist health and safety consultants, and making the effort to provide adequate training in the subject, including first aid courses and training with any equipment encountered at the workplace.

The benefits of being well informed about health and safety are immediately apparent, as the regulations are essentially designed to save lives, reduce the risk of injury to workers and cultivate a pleasant working experience.  This is true of any job sector, particularly those involving manual handling, construction sites, operating machinery, working with hazardous chemicals or assessing risk.

For information on Health and Safety try the following approved links, and find out more about enrolling on a first aid course, operational hazards and proper workplace practices and safety planning.