Health and safety is relevant to all businesses. So, if you're an employer – or are self employed – you are responsible for the health, safety and welfare of employees and any others who may be affected by what you do. This includes employees, casual or part time workers, trainees, customers, neighbours, sales people and members of the public.
There are a number of risks involved when working in the land-based and environmental industries which can be grouped into the following areas:
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As an employer you have a legal responsibility to protect the health and safety of your staff and other people – such as customers and members of the public – who may be affected by their work.
In general, employers must:
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The Investors in People Framework is about improving performance and best business practice. Effective and appropriate training in, and management of, health and safety can help your business to avoid the distress of accidents as well as any associated financial loss due to ill health, lost productivity and/or production, property damage or even worse.
Using the Investors in People framework will help you to ensure that health and safety is fully integrated into your business at all levels. Your employees will understand what is expected of them and will be encouraged and supported to develop the skills and knowledge that will help to embed safe practice and behaviours across your organisation.
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The same health and safety law applies to migrant workers as to the GB workforce, and everyone at work, including employers and workers, has responsibilities under it.
If you employ migrant workers it's your responsibility to ensure they understand our health and safety regulations.
Download the HSE guidance for employers of migrant workers
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We can support England businesses to become Investors in People accredited, which can help you with your health and safety requirements.
People are dying in needless accidents on British farms. Each year nearly 50 people do not come home - don't be one of them.
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Find out more about health and safety via the links below:
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