Health and safety legislation applies to all businesses—regardless of size. Whether you are an employer, selfemployed, or responsible for managing a workplace, you have a legal duty to protect the people affected by your work activities.
Creating a safe working environment means taking sensible steps to identify and control risks. A key part of this is carrying out risk assessments. If your business has five or more employees, the law requires you to record your significant findings.
Alongside risk assessments, it’s essential to have clear safe systems of work, such as Working Procedures (WPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), method statements, and other relevant policies and procedures. These documents help ensure tasks are carried out safely and consistently.
The Health and Safety Executive provide a detailed statement outlining the responsibilities of both employers and employees. Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 - HSE
Accident Investigation
Accident investigation requires a structured, methodical approach to gathering, analysing, and interpreting information. The findings help identify the root causes of an incident and form the basis of an action plan to prevent similar events in the future.
If an accident occurs in your workplace, Briskaid can provide a comprehensive investigation report to support you in managing the aftermath and improving overall risk control.
If your business is based in Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, or Essex, we’re here to support you. Get in touch to discuss how we can help you strengthen your health and safety compliance and create a safer workplace.