Occupational Health and Safety

All employers have a non delegable duty of care to their staff,  to manage the health, safety and well being of all staff whilst at work. Failing to do so can result in fines, however the true cost is to staff from the perspective of absenteeisim due to injury or low morale, and the flow on effect these can have upon the practice.  A risk to staff may also present a risk to patients or the public.

The checklist to follow summarises some common practice issues. How does your practice rate ?

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