The essentials of running a safe business - small business toolkit

As a business owner you have a responsibility to ensure that you run your business in a way that protects the health and safety of your workers and other people, such as your customers and nearby members of the public.

This small business toolkit has been designed to assist small business owners understand the essentials of running a safe business.

The toolkit comprises of a self-assessment checklist allowing you to rate your business in the following six essential areas.

• Management commitment.
• Consultation.
• Safe work procedures.
• Training and supervision.
• Reporting.
• Workers’ compensation and return to work.