In general, health and safety laws apply to all businesses. As an employer, or a self-employed person, you are responsible for health and safety in your business. Health and safety laws are there to protect you, your employees and the public from workplace dangers. For many businesses, all that's required is a basic series of practical tasks that protect people from harm.
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