Law Donut Says Written Health and Safety Policy a Must for SMEs

Law Donut Says Written Health and Safety Policy a Must for SMEs SME legal website provides practical tips for dealing with health and safety London, UK, October 15, 2009 -- One of the cardinal rules of health and safety for SMEs is having a written policy,... More

Law Donut Says Written Health and Safety Policy a Must for SMEs SME legal website provides practical tips for dealing with health and safety London, UK, October 15, 2009 -- One of the cardinal rules of health and safety for SMEs is having a written policy, says specialist UK SME legal resource Law Donut. Other cardinal rules identified by Law Donut?s experts are: Take advantage of help and advice Assess the risks Plan for emergencies such as fire and accidents Make arrangements for employee welfare Involve, train and inform employees Don?t delegate responsibility to an unsuitable employee Don?t assume that procedures are being followed without monitoring To help SMEs in the UK meet their legal obligations and be responsible employers, Law Donut has prepared a list of steps an SME should take to manage its health and safety effectively. It also has health and safety FAQs and a comprehensive guide to your responsibilities as a business owner and the issues you need to consider. Publis Less