To mark Safety and Health at Work awareness day on Sunday 28 April, HR and Health and Safety (H&S) specialists, Law at Work, are highlighting the importance of having secure H&S procedures in place.
Law at Work are calling on all employers and businesses to check their H&S policies to consider whether they are current and ensure the companies commitment for the protection of the H&S of employees and the public.
Law at Work Health and Safety Business Manager, Matt Bougourd said: “As an employer, you may be asking yourself, ‘Do I really need a H&S policy?’ and the answer is, if you employ five persons or more, yes.
“It is an employer’s responsibility to create a safe working environment. As well as adhering to legal obligations and preventing avoidable injuries or illness, H&S policies promote a successful working environment. For example, employers who set clear guidelines and enforce these instil confidence in their employees, improve efficiency and maintain a good reputation within their industry.
“Guiding clients through H&S legislation requirements is what Law at Work do every day and we see it benefit clients from a range of industries time and time again.
“We regularly develop H&S policies and provide risk assessments for a broad range of companies, projects and investigations and can also assist with access audits.
“All these services are tailored to the individual needs of each client, whether that’s at the beginning of a project or addressing a specific accident investigation.”
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is an international campaign to promote safe, healthy and decent work. It is held on 28 April annually and has been observed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) since 2003.
