This guide has been written for small and medium-sized businesses who want to get health and safety right without getting lost in red tape. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your current approach, this book offers clear, jargon-free guidance to help you meet your legal duties, protect your team, and build a positive safety culture.
Designed to be practical and easy to follow, the guide walks you through:
What the law expects from employers
How to carry out risk assessments that make sense
Writing method statements (when you need to)
Fire safety, first aid, and evacuation planning
Everyday hazards like slips, DSE, manual handling, and more
Staff training and how to keep people involved
Inspections, monitoring, and learning from near misses
Avoiding common mistakes that cost businesses time and money
It also includes a full set of ready-to-use templates: policies, risk assessments, checklists, method statements, PEEPs, and more.
Whether you’re running a retail shop, office, workshop, or mobile team, this guide will help you create a safer, more confident workplace step by step, without the fuss.