Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities

Have a duty of care to all employees, cannot assign this duty.
Establish and communicate a clear Health and Safety (H&S) policy.
Ensure health, safety, and welfare of employees, contractors, and anyone affected by activities.
Examples: establishing policies for electrical equipment, implementing management systems, monitoring.
Assess workplace risks, provide information and training, and consult employees on H&S issues.

Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others.
Cooperate with employer to fulfill legal H&S obligations.
Not interfere with or misuse anything provided for H&S.
Examples: adhere to procedures, use equipment correctly, report faulty/damaged equipment.

First point of contact for concerns about H&S or situations exceeding responsibility: supervisor or line manager.
Alternatively, a recognized trades union safety representative or official may be the initial contact.
If concerns persist without improvement from the employer, report to the relevant enforcing authority (Health and Safety Executive or Local Authority).

Employers: Overall duty to protect H&S, assess risks, provide information/training, consult employees.
Employees: Care for self/others, cooperate, report concerns.
Clients/Customers: Identify and communicate H&S aspects relating to contracted works.
Safety Officers: Advise businesses on H&S, identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, create and implement H&S policies.
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Inspectors: Enforce H&S laws, inspect premises, advise employers, investigate accidents, take enforcement action, provide guidance.
Trade Union Safety Representatives: Intermediary between employers and employees, can contact HSE if significant risks are not addressed by the employer.
Environmental Health Officers (EHOs): Investigate incidents affecting health (e.g., pollution, accidents, noise, food poisoning), conduct inspections, serve legal notices.