The aim of this A-Z, is to provide you with a simple health and safety reference area. Together with the linked downloadable documentation, it will enable you to provide a quick and effective means of demonstrating compliance to any enforcement officers that may visit your premises. Here you will find guidance on subjects that will affect all industry groups and business types.

(Should your business have any specific issues, the 'Business Specific Area' has information aimed at particular sectors).

This Section aims to:

• Provide you with a health and safety reference system.
• Help you to produce a coherent record-keeping method.
• Provide you with a quick and effective means of demonstrating compliance to any enforcement officers.

Reading through the content you will find lots of helpful advice in each section so that you understand the basic requirements of health and safety legislation affecting your business. You will also find practical guidance on how to comply with the requirements of the legislation.

Downloadable record forms have been provided throughout the area so that you are able to easily keep logical and relevant records with a professional appearance. Once the documentation is completed you can upload them to the document manager and create your Health and Safety Portfolio.

If you require additional guidance, you can 'Ask the Expert'