What must exist.
WHAT IS TYPICALLY REQUIRED
Compliance with occupational safety legislation Registration of premises, where applicable Notification of certain accidents Records of assessments and incidents Insurance covering employees
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Which requirements apply to your activity and premises.
WHY IT VARIES
Requirements differ by sector, size and activity.
WHAT DOCUMENTATION TO MAINTAIN
A safety policy, where required Risk assessments Training records Inspection and maintenance records Incident records Emergency arrangements Chemical data sheets
WHY DOCUMENTATION MATTERS
It evidences that hazards were considered and controlled.
WHAT INSPECTORS TYPICALLY EXAMINE
The workplace itself Whether hazards are controlled Records Whether people know the arrangements
WHY THAT LAST POINT
It reveals whether the documents describe reality.
WHAT TO AVOID
Documents that do not match practice.
WHY
It is visible immediately and it undermines everything.
WHAT TO NOTIFY
Serious accidents, per the requirements.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
What must be notified, to whom, and within what period.
WHY IN ADVANCE
It cannot be established during an emergency.
WHAT INSURANCE TO ARRANGE
Employee cover as required Liability cover for harm to others
WHAT TO CHECK
That the policy covers your actual activities.
WHAT TO KEEP
Everything, for the required periods.
WHY LONGER FOR HEALTH MATTERS
Occupational illness appears years afterwards.
