Health and safety information for businesses

If you employ anyone, your need to know about employers’ liability compulsory insurance. If your business has five or more employees, you need to have a written health and safety policy statement. You need to meet standards concerning the ventilation, sanitation, lighting and temperature of the workplace.

Use the links below to find out more about these and your other responsibilities.

Health and Safety Executive

The government body responsible for controlling risks in the workplace.

Business Link

The government’s business advice website contains a useful guide to help you protect your employees and your working environment.

workSMART

Health and safety at work overview, provided by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

British Safety Council

Promoting occupational health, safety and environmental best practice.

Fire safety information for businesses

Preventing fires, fire safety and your responsibilities.

Emergency planning – business continuity

Make a business continuity plan to help your organisation recover if disaster strikes.