Occupational health and safety (OHS) is the practice of ensuring the safety, health, welfare, and wellbeing of employees while they are at work. Companies in Britain have a legal responsibility to provide a safe working environment for their staff. OHS involves both preventing and treating any health issues that employees may experience as a result of their work.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act is crucial in ensuring workplace safety in Britain. It outlines the responsibilities of employers, employees, and the self-employed towards themselves and others.

Workplaces must provide adequate staff training to ensure that health and safety procedures are understood and followed.

They must also provide adequate

Welfare provisions and maintaining a safe working environment where operations are conducted safely.

Employers with five or more employees must provide adequate information, instruction, and supervision for health and safety. They must also keep a written record of their health and safety policy and consult with employees or their representatives on relevant policies and associated arrangements.