What you need to do for your business

If you have a business and employ people in the London borough of Newham then you have legal responsibilities to protect the health and safety of your staff and other people such as customers and members of the public who may be affected by your work.

Whatever the size of your business the Health and Safety Executive website has guidance to help you manage your health and safety.


In general, employers must:

• make the workplace safe and eliminate or control risks to health
• ensure plant and machinery are safe and that safe systems of work are set and followed
• ensure articles and substances are moved, stored and used safely
• provide adequate welfare facilities
• give workers the information, instruction, training and supervision necessary for their health and safety
• consult workers on health and safety matters.

The HSE can also give you advice and help to:

• find out how good practice benefits your business
• get started with our step-by-step guides
• monitor and improve health and safety performance
• involve your workers in health and safety
• see how effective leadership promotes good practice.

If you would like to get further help and advice, please contact the health and safety team

Address:
Health and Safety Enforcement
3rd Floor West Wing
London Borough of Newham
Newham Dockside
1000 Dockside Road
London
E16 2QU

Telephone: 020 8430 2000
Textphone: 020 8430 2412
Fax: 020 8430 4434
Email: health.safety@newham.gov.uk