Health and Safety Policies and Procedures

health and safety policies and procedures

Who is responsible for workplace health and safety policies and procedures? The responsibility of health and safety policies and procedures in a workplace ultimately lies with the employer. The employer has a duty of care for the health, safety and wellbeing of all workers in their organisation. While employers will … Read More

Approved Codes of Practice | ACOPs Guidance and Regulations

acops guidance and regulations

Approved codes of practice, guidance and regulations. How do they relate to each other. A lot of confusion surrounds this interaction, in particular what is classed as law and must be done, and what isn’t (but you’re best off following the advice!) It will be of interest to anyone who wants to know how Health and Safety law is meant to work. Approved codes of practice and health and safety law. The basis of British health and safety law is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. … Read More