Health and safety: 27 FAQs

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1. Does health and safety legislation apply to ordinary office premises?
2. What are my main responsibilities under health and safety legislation?
3. Do I need a health and safety policy?
4. What does my health and safety policy need to cover?
5. What is a risk assessment?
6. How do I carry out a health and safety risk assessment?
7. How do I deal with hazards I identify?
8. What are my responsibilities for employee welfare?
9. Do I have to provide my employees with health and safety training?
10. Do I need a health and safety poster?
11. Will I need any specialist employees or expert help?
12. Do I have to set up a safety committee?
13. Do I need a fire certificate?
14. How can I minimise fire risks?
15. Do I need a special fire risk assessment?
16. What are the main rules covering lifting at work?
17. What are the main rules covering equipment?
18. What do I have to do if I work with dangerous substances?
19. What are the main rules covering the workplace environment?
20. Do I have to provide any equipment or clothing for my workforce?
21. What safety precautions do I need to take for visitors?
22. Do I have to have first aid kits and trained first aiders?
23. What should I do after an accident?
24. Do I have to look after my employees when they work from home?
25. Do I have to look after my employees when they are at work but away from office premises?
26. If I am prosecuted for a health and safety offence, what fines could I face?
27. Will having a health and safety policy, carrying out risk assessments and so on be enough to protect me from prosecution and civil claims?

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