Straight answers to the health and safety questions UK employers ask us most. Each answer explains what the law says, what you need to do and where to find the official source. All answers are written and checked by a Chartered health and safety practitioner.
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First aid
- How many first aiders do I need in my workplace?
- Is a first aider a legal requirement for a small business?
- What’s the difference between Emergency First Aid at Work and First Aid at Work?
- How often does first aid training need refreshing?
- What should be in a workplace first aid kit?
- Do I need a defibrillator (AED) at work?
Fire safety
Risk assessment & general duties
- Is a written risk assessment a legal requirement?
- How often should risk assessments be reviewed?
- Do I need a health and safety policy?
- Do I need a “competent person” for health and safety?
- What are a director’s personal health and safety responsibilities?
- What are the penalties for breaking health and safety law?
- Do I need to display the health and safety law poster?
- Does health and safety law apply to self-employed people?
Training requirements
Manual handling
Hazardous substances (COSHH)
Working at height
Accidents & RIDDOR
Display screen equipment
Work equipment
Asbestos
Mental health & stress
Lone, young & vulnerable workers
Construction
Consultation
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These answers give general guidance on UK health and safety law for employers. They are not legal advice. Each answer shows when it was last reviewed.
