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This guide covers the ways that you and your colleagues can stay safe in the workplace
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Is the load too much for one person? Two people should carry exceptionally large or heavy loads.
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Before using any piece of equipment you and your staff must be familiar with the instructions on how they are used safely.
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You must make sure that electrical equipment is maintained to prevent danger.
Your obligations with regard to the health, safety and welfare of your staff and customers are contained in the Health and Safety at Work Etc Act 1974. The most important thing to know about Health and Safety at work law, is that everyone is responsible for ensuring the safety of others. So if anyone working in your business sees something that could cause harm to them, a colleague or a customer it is their responsibility to report it and make sure it is safe.
Download the Managing Health and Safety Guide
The first step in managing health and safety is to have a thorough look at your store and consider what the realistic potential risks are to your staff and customers.
In almost all cases you should be able to manage your health and safety yourself or through a manager that you appoint to manage health and safety in your business. However you can seek outside advice. If you are considering this then you can find advice on seeking outside professional advice from the HSE at http://www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety/decide.htm
