Health and safety at work

All employers have a legal duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees while at work. The owner of the business is responsible for finding out what legal requirements have to be met and ensuring that everything is done to meet those requirements. This includes

• Displaying specific information on the business premises
• Ensuring the workplace is safe for both employees and visitors
• Provision of welfare facilities for employees
• Carrying out risk assessments
• Maintaining accurate records related to aspects of health and safety
• Provision of health and safety training to employees

Details of businesses within Southwark that have been prosecuted for health and safety breaches are available on the Health and Safety Executive website.

More specific information about workplace health and safety is available on the www.hse.gov.uk website.

The pages within this section are a guide only. For further information or advice please contact the health and safety at work team.