This is well known, but, what if you have fewer than 5?
Well, by law you don’t need written evidence, however, how would you prove you took all reasonable steps if things go wrong, could you prove your employee had been adequately trained, was suitably supervised and was equipped for the job at hand?
My next few posts will walk you step by step through your legal requirements as a small or medium-sized business but at a level, you would expect from leading UK companies.
Don’t worry massive companies still get it wrong, and I will give you examples of this and how issues can be overcome.
Bookmark this site and check back regularly, my intention is to show you how to produce comprehensive health and safety documentation, and training modules and motivate staff.