Basic Points
Ten tips for managing a Safe and Sound Business:
1. Apply sound management principles to health and safety.
2. Spot hazards associated with all jobs (click for advice re. Risk Assessment).
3. Plan jobs so that staff and visitors do not come to harm.
4. Develop a policy on health and safety that really affects the way you work (Click for advice re. Health and Safety Policy).
5. Draw up a safety improvement plan.
6. Make sure staff are kept informed.
7. Clearly defined responsibilities given to individuals.
8. Provide health and safety training.
9. Check regularly to ensure that standards and rules are not slipping.
10. Periodically review the effectiveness of your policy and systems.
