{"id":27639,"date":"2024-11-05T00:57:31","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T14:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-health-and-safety-in-the-workplace\/"},"modified":"2025-12-22T00:52:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T00:52:44","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-health-and-safety-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-health-and-safety-in-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about health and safety in the workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull sticky-blog-template has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-template-header has-neutral-100-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" 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Here&#8217;s everything you need to know. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-template-meta-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query wp-block-hosts-query has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-query-is-layout-1 wp-block-query-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-custom-post-date has-sm-font-size\">\n    <span>Last Updated<\/span>&nbsp;<time datetime=\"2025-12-22T00:52:44+00:00\">Dec 22, 2025<\/time>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">18 mins read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-image-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure style=\"width:864px;\" class=\"blog-template-image wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-556418667-main-image-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Everything you need to know about health and safety in the workplace\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-556418667-main-image-1.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-556418667-main-image-1-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-556418667-main-image-1-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-556418667-main-image-1-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-556418667-main-image-1-576x380.jpg 576w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-556418667-main-image-1-440x290.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-13 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" id=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"content-single-table-content\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content_single content_single--blog content-single-content-wysiwyg wysiwyg content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that under <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/the-employment-rights-bill-and-what-it-means-for-smes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, businesses have an obligation to provide a safe environment for their employees and customers? As well as it being mandated by law, having proper health and safety in the workplace procedures is part of being a good employer and managing risk for both employees and your business.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding your obligations as an employer is the first step to effectively managing&nbsp; health and safety in a workplace, but we understand that it can feel like navigating a minefield. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about health and safety in the workplace.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-health-and-safety-at-work-act\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What is the Health and Safety at Work Act?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health and safety in the workplace is regulated by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1974\/37\/contents\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSAW)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which outlines the obligations businesses have to their employees and customers. The Act places a range of responsibilities on employers to take all measures \u201cso far as is reasonably practicable\u201d to prevent or reduce risk in the workplace.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The HWSA aims to prevent, or reduce the risk of injuries and illness at work through a proactive approach to health and safety management.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-health-and-safety-in-the-workplace-important\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Why is health and safety in the workplace important?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At its core, health and safety at work is important because it protects employees, customers and clients. Although organisations do have a duty of care to ensure a safe environment under the Health and Safety at Work Act, it is good practice regardless. Some of the main benefits of prioritising health and safety in a workplace include:&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Protects employees \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good health and safety practices<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce the risk of accidents, injuries, and illnesses. This helps to ensure the wellbeing of employees.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/hr-and-employment-law-factsheet\/\">Legal compliance<\/a> \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organisations have obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act, and adhering to the legislation means employers avoid legal repercussions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Increased productivity \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A safe workplace fosters employee morale and motivation, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Reduced absenteeism \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A workplace that keeps their employees safe results in less absenteeism. This has a positive impact on performance and productivity.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Reputation management \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies known for prioritising health and safety are more likely to attract and retain talent, as well as gain customer trust.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Cost savings \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing accidents can lead to significant cost savings by avoiding medical expenses, compensation claims, and potential loss of business.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-can-businesses-comply-with-the-health-and-safety-at-work-act\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>How can businesses comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to avoid legal repercussions due to health and safety breaches, it\u2019s critical that small business owners and HR professionals are aware of what they need to do to comply with health and safety at work legislations.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to keep in mind that the HSWA legislation doesn\u2019t&nbsp; just apply to full time employees. In fact, it also focuses on the health and safety of:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temps and casual staff<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sub-contractors and freelancers<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clients, customers and partners<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors and the general public when on business premises<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re unsure about what your obligations are, we have broken it down for you. Follow these ten steps and you\u2019ll stay in the HSWA\u2019s good books!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"have-a-health-safety-policy\"><strong>Have a Health &amp; Safety Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have five or more employees, it is mandated by law that you must have a written health and safety policy. A <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/what-is-a-workplace-policy\/\">comprehensive policy<\/a> should include:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement of intent<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsibilities&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk assessment procedures<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency procedures<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training and communication<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health and safety standards<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reporting procedures<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring and review<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee involvement&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources and support<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that putting together an entire policy is time consuming, and as a HR professional or small business owner, time is precious. In the interest of saving you time and making your life easier, we have a template policy which is available through 91±¬ΑΟ. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conduct-risk-assessments\"><strong>Conduct Risk Assessments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To comply with UK employment law, you must regularly conduct risk assessments. A risk assessment is a process that identifies potential hazards and analyses the consequences of those hazards. It can be utilised to determine how to control or reduce risks.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses must:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify what could cause injury or illness in your business (hazards)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decide how likely it is that someone could be harmed and how seriously (the risk)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take action to eliminate the hazard, or if this isn&#8217;t possible, control the risk<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Health &amp; Safety Executive\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/simple-health-safety\/assets\/docs\/risk-assessment-template-2019.docx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">template risk assessment document<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be used for this purpose. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"report-and-record-accidents-and-illnesses\"><strong>Report and Record Accidents and Illnesses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses that employ 10 or more employees must keep a written record of all accidents, illnesses and injuries that could occur at work. Staying organised can be challenging, which is why 91±¬ΑΟ has an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.employmenthero.com\/hc\/en-gb\/articles\/360000985336-Report-a-safety-incident\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incident Reporting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feature, to simplify the process.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also important to note that businesses must <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/riddor\/reportable-incidents.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">report on certain workplace injuries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, near-misses and cases of work related disease to the Health &amp; Safety Executive.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"provide-all-workers-with-information-and-training\"><strong>Provide all workers with information and training<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses are responsible for ensuring all members of staff are aware of health and safety measures and procedures. Therefore, employers need to provide an appropriate induction on health and safety matters, alongside ongoing training. This is essential as it allows workers to perform their role safely and effectively.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Government has created a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/5acb4d0540f0b64ff0e69333\/Health_and_Safety_Induction_Checklist.doc\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health &amp; Safety Induction Checklist <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that is helpful for conducting training. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"consult-workers-on-health-and-safety-matters\"><strong>Consult workers on health and safety matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an open line of communication with your staff is important when it comes to health and safety in a workplace environment. This allows businesses to gain a deeper understanding of areas pertaining to safety that need to be improved and what risks employees face when conducting their duties. Under UK law, you must regularly consult your staff on:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health and safety and the work they do<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How risks are controlled<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best ways of providing information and training<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no specified way in which this needs to be carried out, so it is down to the business owner or HR professional to decide. However, some great ways of gathering this information include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/what-are-1-1s\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1:1 meetings<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular meetings focusing on health and safety<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health and safety as a standard item to discuss in weekly meetings<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee surveys&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"have-the-right-workplace-facilities\"><strong>Have the right workplace facilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to set your business up for success, and make health and safety an aspect that is easy to adhere to. <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/new-sexual-harassment-law-update-what-employers-need-to-know\/\">UK legislation<\/a> states that employers must maintain a safe and healthy workplace, and provide adequate welfare facilities.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facilities that employers need to provide include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to toilets and washbasins<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking water<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An area to rest and eat meals <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"have-access-to-first-aid\"><strong>Have access to first aid<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First aid is non-negotiable if you want to be compliant under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Employers must ensure that:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All workers have access to adequate first aid, this generally means ensuring they can access a suitably stocked first aid kit and have an ability to call an ambulance in an emergency&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is an appointed person or people to take charge of first aid arrangements (can be you)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information is provided to all workers telling them about first aid arrangements<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"display-the-health-and-safety-law-poster-or-provide-leaflet\"><strong>Display the health and safety law poster or provide leaflet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UK Government has created a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/pubns\/books\/lawposter-a2.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health and safety law poster<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for businesses, and you must either:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Display the Health &amp; Safety Executive\u2019s health and safety law poster where your workers can easily read it&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide each worker with the equivalent health and safety law leaflet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"provide-free-eye-test-and-glasses-for-workers-using-screens\"><strong>Provide free eye test and glasses for workers using screens<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an employer, it\u2019s important to protect your employees from the health risks of working with display screen equipment, such as computer monitors, laptops, tablets and smartphones.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good way of doing this involves arranging free eye tests for workers who use screens on a regular basis, if they ask for one. Employers should also provide their staff with glasses if an employee needs them for display screen equipment use only.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an employee ordinarily needs glasses, the employer does not have to pay for this. It\u2019s only where the glasses are needed just for display screen equipment use only, which will be quite rare.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See further information <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/msd\/dse\/index.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"appoint-a-competent-person\"><strong>Appoint a competent person<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large part of making sure all health and safety legislation is adhered to by your business involves having a member of staff responsible for it. Without assigning someone to this task, it can often get forgotten about.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In small businesses, the owner or founder may be the person to deal with health and safety, in others a HR professional might be the most suitable person. For larger companies, you might consider hiring a health and safety officer.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wrapping-up\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Wrapping Up<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritising health and safety in a workplace is not just another legal obligation that organisations need to consider; it&#8217;s a fundamental aspect of fostering a positive and productive environment. These processes can help businesses improve employee morale, and protect their most valuable asset \u2013 their people&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A commitment to being compliant when it comes to health and safety also mitigates risks, protects your business, reduces costs all while building a positive reputation and attracting top talent.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, staying up to date with the latest health and safety legislation isn\u2019t always an easy task to squeeze onto your to-do list. This is where 91±¬ΑΟ can help. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/pricing\/\">next-gen-all-in-one HR and payroll platform<\/a> is built to flex with your business. 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