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WHAT IS HEALTH & SAFETY ALL ABOUT?In a nutshell, Health & Safety is about preventing injuries & harm to health caused by work. It applies to employees, the self-employed & members of the general public. It is also about providing a satisfactory workplace. Remember Health & Safety law applies to all work activities as well as just about everyone - no matter how small your company maybe! Employers are responsible for protecting people (not just their employees), from harm caused by work. Employees have to take care of themselves & of others. Suppliers of chemicals, machinery & equipment have to make sure their products or imports are safe & to provide relevant information. Contractors, designers, gas installers & those who transport dangerous goods also have responsibilities. Health & Safety requires commitment. The costs don't need to be excessive, however the costs of having unsafe practices, accidents, down time, insurance costs, as well as poor morale, high staff turnover & missed deadlines can be considerably more. These can affect profitability & in the case of small businesses it may be the difference between survival & going under!
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