Do I need a Health and Safety Law Poster? If you employ one person or more, you are legally required to display at least one of these posters in each of your premises. Where should I put the Posters? The poster needs to be displayed in a prominent position where it is noticeable to employees, visitors and contractors. Ideally the posters should be displayed in numerous locations around your premises. The example map shows some of the places you should consider placing the posters. Recommended locations for posters Reception Place the Health & Safety Poster on the back wall so that visitors and contractors can clearly see when the enter the building. Staff Notice Board or Canteen These are probably the two most viewed places within your premises. Placing a Poster here will draw your attention to it and show your employees that you care for their welfare. Employee Entrance If employees use a different entrance place a poster at this point. The will then view it everyday when entering and leaving the building. Goods In & Despatch Contractors or delivery people may never visit more than your despatch area. Place the poster at the door to ensure that they can view it. What information do I need to put on the Poster? The Health & Safety Law Poster features three boxes that the employer must complete where possible. These are: 1. Employee Representative Complete this box with the details of the name and location of the trade union or other safety representative for the organizations employees. If no-one has been appointed or elected by the employees, and the employer consults directly with the employees, leave this blank. 2. Management Representative Complete this box with the details of the appointed Health and Safety person (e.g. Health & Safety Officer). Depending on the size of the business, this could be the employer. Be sure to include as much contact information as possible (e.g. phone number, email, address etc) as this information may be needed in an emergency. 3. Enforcing Authority Complete this box with the details of your enforcing authority for Health & Safety. The HSE has the enforcement rights for premises such as factories, building sites, mines, farms, fairgrounds, quarries, railways, chemical plant, offshore and nuclear installations, schools and hospitals. To find out more from the HSE about which area you are covered by click here http://www.hse.gov.uk/fod/fodregon.htm Your Local Authority has the enforcement rights for premises such as retail outlets, some warehouses, most offices, hotels and catering, sports, leisure, consumer services and places of worship. If you are unsure as to whether you are covered by the HSE or the Local Authority contact the HSE directly either via their website http://www.hse.gov.uk/index.htm or their info line 0845 345 0055. Do I need to replace my Poster? If the poster is worn, torn or faded, making the writing illegible, it needs to be replaced. The last update to the Health & Safety Law Poster was in 1999 – if you have a poster from before this date you need to replace it immediately as you are no longer in compliance. Why should I buy my Health & Safety Law Poster from Seton? Our Health & Safety Law Poster is manufactured from 1mm rigid plastic which gives it a longer life span. It is resistant to wear, tears and fading. It is also an in stock product – order before 5pm today and we’ll being pack and despatch to you within the hour.   Tamper-Proof Notice Boards Keep your H&S poster and notices safely locked away   Accident Book 53 perforated accident forms that are easy to use   Introduction to Health & Safety DVD Covers the main principles of Health & Safety. Subtitled in 20 languages   Fire Action Notice 6 for the price of 5 on our most popular sign             For our full range of Health & Safety Products click here The Seton website is your ultimate guide to facilities management and safety, with over 38,000 solutions for your workplace. All orders over £100 qualify for a FREE GIFT. Visit: www.seton.co.uk In accordance with the 1998 Data Protection Act, Seton is committed to protecting your privacy as a company and individual. If you wish to find out more click here to access our Privacy Policy. Seton is a division of the Brady Corporation Ltd. Registered Office: Brady Corporation Ltd, Wildmere Industrial Estate, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 3JU. Brady Corporation Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Company No. 04201763