Health and Safety is not something to be sniffed at. Every company, however large or small, MUST take their responsibility seriously. This is for both your sake and your employees' sakes, too. In an office environment, make sure everyone has a comfortable working space and is sitting correctly. Bad posture at work is a key cause of back and spine issues, and is the easiest thing to put right. You need to ensure everyone is sitting correctly, with a fully adjustable chair, wrist support, and ensure that their VDU is elevated to the correct height to remove the need to stoop. Some companies decide that managing health and safety themselves can be too taxing and so outsource this area of their business to HSE Companies. These companies have fully trained and experienced Health and Safety Consultants who are able to visit your place of work, identify any outstanding areas and keep relevant records about the company to comply with legal regulations. Health and Safety is a fundamental part of everyday business and home life, unfortunately its one of those things that people usually only think about when there is a problem. To avoid the worst its best to have at minimum a yearly health and safety risk assessment. In many instances seeking the help of a HR outsourcing firm will provide a cost effect way to manage Health and safety and human resources issues that SME business owners don't have the experience to deal with.
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