Health, Safety & Welfare

Given the complexity of the purpose, structure and type of activity delivered in healthcare environments, there is a diverse range of potential risks to the health and safety of staff. The law requires LSW to provide whatever information, instruction and training is needed to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of its employees. LSW is required to provide its staff with relevant information on potential risks to their health and safety in the workplace, and how these risks can be minimised. The provision of effective health and safety training will help to avoid the cost and distress that accidents and ill health cause. Of particular importance, is the need to develop a positive health and safety culture where healthy working becomes second nature to everyone.