Small business
Health and safety compliance guides for UK and Ireland sole traders and micro businesses.
9 articles
Annual Health and Safety Review Checklist for Small Businesses
Complete annual H&S review checklist for small businesses. What to check, update, and record to stay compliant year after year.
Employers' Liability Insurance and Health and Safety: What Small Businesses Need to Know
How employers' liability insurance connects to health and safety. What insurers require, how H&S documentation affects claims.
Fire Risk Assessment for Small Businesses: What You Need and How to Do It
How to complete a fire risk assessment for your small business. Legal requirements, common hazards by trade, and what inspectors check.
Free Health and Safety Templates UK: What You Actually Get (and What's Missing)
Honest review of free H&S templates from HSE and government sites. What they cover, what they miss, and when you need something better.
HASpod Alternative: One-Time Purchase H&S Documents (No Subscription)
HASpod alternative: compare one-time purchase H&S kits with HASpod's annual subscription. Trade-specific, pre-filled, yours forever.
Health and Safety for Small Businesses in the UK: What You Actually Need
Plain-English guide to H&S requirements for UK and Ireland small businesses. What's legally required, what documents you need, and how to comply.
Health and Safety Inspector Visit: What to Expect and How to Prepare
What happens during an HSE health and safety inspection? What inspectors check, what documents you need, and how to prepare your business.
Health and Safety Training for Small Business Staff: What's Required and How to Do It
What H&S training must you provide to employees? Covers induction, COSHH, manual handling, first aid, and how to document it all.
PPE Assessment for Small Businesses: What You Need and How to Do It
How to carry out a PPE assessment for your small business. What PPE is legally required, how to choose it, and how to document your assessment.