Health and Safety Myths
Find out the truth about common health and safety myths - see our new webpage at: http://www.eastbourne.gov.uk/business/safety/myths
Sensible risk management is about practical steps to protect people from real harm and suffering.
Despite what you might read in the media, it is not about bureaucratic back covering and stopping any activity that might possibly lead to harm.
Health and safety does not have to be expensive, time consuming or complicated.
Getting Practical Help on Real Risks
The council's Environmental Health service gives clear advice and practical solutions to deal with real risks to your workers and your business:
Our inspections focus on priority safety topics. We also recommend the free email service Business Support Network from East Sussex County Council Trading Standards - if you are not signed up yet, you can register free online at http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/business/tradingstandards/network/default.htm
Small businesses can also use the new Workplace Health Connect Adviceline - see http://www.eastbourne.gov.uk/business/safety/small-business/advice
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