Newark & Sherwood District Council

Health and Safety in work premises is subject to the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Etc Act 1974 and associated regulations.

If you run a business or are in control of a workplace, you are responsible for protecting the health and safety of your staff and others affected by your work activity. The term workplace not only includes factories, shops and offices but also schools, hospitals, hostels and places of entertainment.

You should adopt a positive approach to concerns raised by your employees on health and safety issues. Their cooperation is essential for effective safety management and will assist you in identifying and addressing possible legal contraventions in your workplace.

These legal requirements apply to most businesses. The Health and Safety Executive website provides guidance on insurance, writing a health and safety policy, carrying out risk assessments, health and safety training, appointing a health and safety co-ordinator and reporting incidents.

You must report some work related accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences.

Health and Safety at Work Etc Act 1974

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Workplace health and safety guide for managers (PDF File, 82kb)  

Health and Safety regulation guide (PDF File, 365kb)  

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