In many small and mid-sized businesses, workplace health and safety gets added to someone's desk without any formal training or extra time.
One day you're processing payroll. The next, you're being asked about workplace inspections, training records, incident investigations, and health & safety compliance.
If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.
The good news? You don't need to become a safety expert overnight. The key is knowing what your organization is legally required to have in place and creating a plan to address any gaps.
Start by asking:
- Do we have a Health & Safety Policy?
- Are workplace inspections being completed and documented?
- Is mandatory training up to date?
- Do supervisors understand their legal responsibilities?
- Do we know whether we require a Joint Health & Safety Committee or a Health & Safety Representative?
- Are incidents, hazards, and near misses being reported and investigated?
Many employers discover they have compliance gaps they didn't even know existed.
To help, BULLIVANT Health + Safety is offering a FREE Workplace Health & Safety Checklist designed specifically for:
Businesses with 6–19 employees
Businesses with 20 or more employees
The checklist helps you quickly identify what programs, documentation, training, and committees may be required for your workplace.