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Every workplace needs a health and safety policy by law. However, many businesses will have one drawn up just so they are abiding by the law but then never give the policy a second thought, ignoring its presence and then failing to update and refocus it. However, the policy you create is likely to be a valuable asset to all your employees and not only should you make sure they know where it is, but press upon them that it should be referred to regularly. The more conscious your workforce is about health and safety, the less likely it is that accidents will happen in your workplace. All employers have a moral and legal responsibility to protect their staff and the benefits are felt by both sides. Without accidents in the workplace, morale will be higher, productivity will be increased and businesses won’t see such issues cost them a great deal of time and money. Therefore, as the business changes, so should health and safety policies. Whether technology is altering the way you approach certain jobs or whether the nature of the industry itself is changing, having the right policy in place at all times will help back up all training given and ensure that people can be constantly aware of how to carry out their job in the safest possible way, as well as knowing where to refer to should they be unsure of something. It is easy to feel foolish asking certain questions about health and safety, but by allowing your staff easy access to the right policy, they can feel confident at all times, without worrying about appearing stupid should they need their memories refreshed. By using a professional company to update your policies, you will also benefit from a regular assessment of your workplace to make sure you are constantly as focussed as possible on the safety of your employees and even your assets. For more information please visit - www.phoenixhsc.co.uk/consultancy/health-and-safety
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