Practical Health & Safety Management for Small Businesses

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This book addresses the Health and Safety management needs of small businesses through a step-by-step, practical approach. It guides you in identifying, organizing, and managing Health, Safety, and Fire risks specific to your business. Regardless of your motivation for using this guide, it lays a solid foundation for establishing a relevant system tailored to your individual business needs. The guide helps identify potential hazards and provides advice on employee care and Health and Safety management. Developed from recent research and discussions with Health and Safety Inspectors, Fire Authorities, Insurance representatives, and small business owners, it considers the practical challenges faced by small enterprises. While it is not a legal textbook, it serves as a practical resource for organizing and managing Health and Safety issues. Following the guide may not guarantee full compliance with all relevant legislation, but it allows you to demonstrate a reasonable effort to integrate these elements in a structured manner. Featuring practical advice, sample Site Plans, Checklists, photographs, and industry-specific sections, this guide is invaluable for those running small business units and those providing support to SMEs. The author, Jacqueline Jeynes, brings 13 years of experience running her own small business and has represented UK small firms internationally.