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For straightforward guidance on how to comply with the health and safety law, go to The basics for your business.

The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in Great Britain. It's sometimes referred to as HSWA, the HSW Act, the 1974 Act or HASAWA.

It sets out the general duties which:

employers have towards employees and members of the public

employees have to themselves and to each other

certain self-employed have towards themselves and others

You can read the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 in full on legislation.gov.uk.

You can find out about health and safety law in our guide Health and safety at work: criminal and civil law.

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Contains links to various pieces of legislation, as well as the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974

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Above is the health and safety at work act 1974 I will follow this.

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I will follow the STAC guidelines in event of an emergency

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I will wash my hands and eyes after working

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In case of am emergency I will be prepared to use the emergency stop to cut the power if someone has had an accident.

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Bandages, face shields and wipes

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When in a situation where someone needs first aid seek out one of the first aiders on the box listed

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A risk assessment is a way of figuring out the hazards of a job or task and the likelihood of being harmed. It will also have ways on how to prevent an accident.

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In event of a fire and the alarm isn’t going find an alarm if you can’t find an alarm or it isn’t working shout and make noise to tell people.

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Make sure the clear walkways are clear of any hazard debris or anything that can cause harm