The Health and Safety Team have produced a starter pack on health and safety aimed at businesses located within Leicester.
The Information Pack provides in depth, up-to-date information on health and safety requirements. A summary of each section is given below.
Download a copy of the Business Pack and the associated leaflets by clicking on the links at the bottom of the page. Alternatively contact the Health and Safety Team for further information.
Health and Safety Policy
Health and Safety Poster/Leaflet
Risk Assessments
First Aid Provision
Workplace Accidents
Lifting and handling
Health, safety and welfare
Hours of work
VDUs
Electrical safety
Work equipment
Personal protective equipment
Fire safety
Enforcement Policy
This details what information should be included in a statement/policy, how to write a policy and a useful checklist.
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It is a legal requirement to display the prescribed health and safety law poster or provide employees with a copy of the prescribed leaflet.
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This Section explains how to go about doing a risk assessment and a checklist to ensure all hazards are covered.
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This Section explains what first aid arrangements businesses must make for their staff. A checklist is included.
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This Section explains what businesses must do, in relation to recording and reporting of accidents.
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This Section details the legal requirements, assessments that need to be carried out, training involved, and how to minimise risks in relation to lifting and handling activities.
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This Section deals with minimum workplace requirements relating to including temperatures, lighting, ventilation, toilets, drinking water, rest areas etc. A useful checklist is also included.
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This Section explains the implications of the Working Time Regulations 1998 on businesses and the restrictions that apply in relation to working hours.
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This Section explains the legal requirements, assessments that are needed and the control measures that may have to be put in place, in relation to the use of visual display units in the workplace.
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This Section details the tests, examinations and safety systems needed to ensure that electrical equipment and electrical installations are safe and without risks. To help businesses two separate checklists are also provided.
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This section details work equipment requirements for businesses.
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This Section explains how to provide suitable and sufficient personal protective equipment to meet legal requirements.
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This section details fire safety legal requirements including detection devices, fire fighting equipment, means of escape, training, good housekeeping and the role of the fire service.
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Leicester City Council has a Health and Safety Enforcement Policy. A copy is included in the Business Pack.
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