CHAPTER 2

Where to Start?

Dealing with health and safety in the current business climate is extremely difficult for many businesses, but particularly smaller organizations where resources are at a premium. Everyone knows they must do something about health and safety but are not quite sure what to do or where to start. So, we tend to put off any action until prompted by an event/incident/ person that acts as a catalyst.

We will assume for now that something has prompted you to pick up this guide and to take the first step toward organizing and dealing with aspects of health and safety risks in your workplace.

Motivation—Why Are You Doing This Now?

1. There has been a fundamental change to the way your business runs.

It is clear that COVID-19 ...

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