The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) website has lots of useful information and guidance on the legislation which affects your building, and some hints and tips on how to ensure you’re meeting your obligations.
An overview of Health and Safety can be found here
For more guidance on how Health and Safety applies to your building, this
Health and Safety Checklist for Village and Community Halls might be useful.
Information and video describing how to approach a visit by an HSE inspector When an HSE inspector calls
Do you have asbestos in your building? Here’s a link to a free HSE webinar which may be useful HSE Asbestos webinar
Musculoskeletal Disorders: Managing the Risk of Manual Handling and Display Screen Equipment for Workers on Site or Working from Home – another free HSE webinar which may be helpful
Is your building too hot (or too cold)? You can find information about working in hot or cold temperatures here – Temperature in the Workplace
Do you understand your responsibilities as an employer, if you have lone workers? The HSE’s Lone Working page may be useful, and it also includes guidance for the lone worker themselves.
As an employer you have a responsibility to prevent work-related stress amongst your staff. A new government campaign called Working Minds offers e-learning and other resources to help both you and your staff.