Health and safety law

Health and safety law - what you need to know?

As from 6 April 2009, HSE is publishing new versions of its approved health and safety poster and leaflet.

The new versions are modern, eye-catching and easy to read. They set out in simple terms, using numbered lists of basic points, what employers and workers must do, and tell you what to do if there is a problem.

Employers can, if they wish, continue to use their existing versions of poster and leaflet until 5 April 2014, as long as they are readable and the addresses of the enforcing authority and the Employment Medical Advisory Service up to date. This information can be obtained from HSE's Infoline on 0845 345 0055.

The leaflet that employers can give to workers, instead of displaying the poster, will be in the form of a pocket card that is better suited to the workplace. These will also be available from 6 April 2009.

As from 6 April 2009 it will only be possible to buy the new law poster and obtain the new pocket cards.

Motor Trade Solutions have a team of leading Health & Safety Practitioners who can help and advise your business on an outsourced basis. You only pay for what you need to keep your business up to date with Health & Safety regulations.

We can help anyone from small independent workshops and body shops to large dealer groups to PLC operations. For an initial discussion or more information please call 0845 658 6880 or use our contact us form.