Health & Safety in the Workplace

Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, every business and organisation has an obligation to provide, in so far as reasonably practicable, for the health, safety and wellbeing of their staff as well as to visitors to their premises.

This not only includes ensuring the adequate risk assessments are in place, but also that staf have sufficient levels of training to ensure their, and others, safety in the workplace. Fire marshals are essential to every business, and they must receive training to ensure they have a good knowledge of what is expected of them. Management too should have an knowledge of Principles of Fire Safety Awareness.

Knowing the correct techniques to lift objects can help to prevent accidents in the workplace, and prevent absence due to injuries caused by poor practice. Moving and Handling skills are essential for this.