20 February 2004 - New Guidance For Employers Published
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has
published new guidance to help employers find advice on implementing health
and safety measures.
Employers often hesitate to get help as they might be uncertain about where
to go and what to ask for. They may also doubt whether they will be getting
value for their money.
The new guidance, Need Help on Health and Safety? covers the
following areas:
Why employers may need to seek external competent assistance to help with
compliance under health and safety legislation.
The involvement of employees and their representatives.
How to know whether something needs to be done.
When to look for outside help.
What to look for and where to go.
Working out whether the help required will be short or long term (if it is a
long-term requirement it may be better developing the expertise of someone
within the company).
INDG322 Need Help on Health and Safety? can be accessed on the HSE home page here....
