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All employers in the UK are legally obliged to provide their employees with a safe working environment that allows them to fulfil their duties to your company.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 clarifies exactly what you, as an employer, need to do to ensure the health, safety and welfare of your team is protected and you are fulfilling your compliance obligations.
If you are unsure about your current procedures and if they meet the standards in place, speaking with legal experts can help with that.
What are the legal obligations of an employer?
As an employer, there are certain things you need to be doing to meet your health and safety obligations and ensure your employees are working in a safe environment.
You should be completing regular risk assessments to identify any concerns that could affect the health, safety, and welfare of your employees.
If any risks are identified, you must inform your employees about that risk and tell them the measures you have put in place to reduce or remove it.
As well as regular risk assessments and employee communication, you are required to train your team and clarify the safety measures you have in place.
To meet the welfare standards, your office space must provide toilets and drinking water.
Should any employee be involved in an accident or sustain an injury at work, your employees must know where they can go to receive first aid treatment and the protocols to follow during an emergency situation.
It is important to remember that, depending on the nature of the emergency, you will need to send a report to the relevant authorities.
What else do employers need to know?
As part of your legal obligations, you will need to produce written policies that explain your health and safety procedures and protocols.
These must be communicated to your team and displayed in the office. You also need to clarify how you and your management team handle safety matters within your company.
The Health and Safety Act 1974 is in place to give employers a base to work from to implement effective measures that meet their compliance obligations and protect the health and safety of their team.
It’s important you know your legal obligations
You must know what is expected of you legally to ensure the laws in place are met.
If you are unsure about the current laws or want to analyse your current health and safety procedures to ensure they meet the regulations in place, our team can help.
We provide comprehensive advice and support that suits your needs, helps you check your health and safety processes and implement measures to ensure compliance.
It is your sole responsibility to ensure your employees are safe at work and if you have any doubts, our team is here to support you and give you the tools to meet your obligations.
For expert advice on health and safety laws, contact our team.
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