When taking on the responsibility for health and safety, it can initially seem quite daunting, as there are over 200 pieces of health and safety legislation. The Public Safety Team is here to give advice.
Registration
Information for Employees
Don't forget to display the Health and Safety Law Poster (ISBN 0717624935 priced at £7.50). You can order the poster from HSE Books, Po Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, Telephone: 01787881165 or online via HSEbooks. You can also order the poster locally at Waterstones or Borders.Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Certificate
This has to be displayed.
Risk Assessment
If you have more than 5 employees, the significant findings of your risk assessment must be recorded.
Safety Policies
You have a duty to make arrangements for health and safety but a written policy is only required if you employ five or more people. For more information access the link on the left.
Health and Safety Training
Staff Welfare
- Provide adequate toilet facilities
- Provide drinking water
- Provide rest facilities
- Provide space of at least 11 cubic metres for each person
- Provide adequate ventilation and lighting
- A temperature of at least 16oC is recommended - ensure this is carried out Provide suitable workstations with appropriate seating
Gas Safety
Have the system appliances received regular inspection by a competent person? Remember all gas appliances must receive annual safety inspection by a CORGI registered installer.
Window Safety
When considering window and glass safety, the main considerations should be:
- Are windows cleaned safely by staff and contractors?
- Where windows form part of a door, are they made of safety glass?
- Is there a danger that a person could fall out of a window (the bottom edge of windows should be at least 800 mm above floor level unless there is a barrier present to prevent falls)?
- Where there is a danger of falling out of a window at height, devices should be provided to prevent the window opening too far.
- Can someone be injured by walking into glass doors or partitions?
Fire Safety
For information on fire safety, contact Dorset Fire and Rescue on (01202) 538282.
For More Information
Use the links on the left to find out more about health and safety.
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