Health and Safety legislation

While you are at work, in whatever location or environment that may be (e.g. on a building site or in a client’s home), you need to be aware of some important laws that are there to protect you from harm. The laws state how you should be protected and what your employer has to do to keep you safe, i.e their responsibilities. 

Health and safety legislation not only protects you, but also states what your rsponsibilities are in order to keep others safe. It is very important that you follow any guidance given to you regarding health and safety, and that you knwo what your responsibilities are.