IOSH
Legislation and compliance
Health and safety legislation helps protect workers, reduce business risk and support long-term performance
IOSH helps organisations build safer, healthier workplaces through practical guidance, training and expert support – whatever your compliance needs.
What employers need to know
Understanding your legal responsibilities is the foundation of an effective health and safety strategy. These resources explain the key areas every organisation should have in place.
Building safer, stronger businesses
Effective health and safety management helps organisations protect their people, strengthen operational performance and build trust with customers, partners and investors.
Good compliance creates safer workplaces while supporting productivity, resilience and sustainable business growth.
Need help with legislation and compliance?
Good occupational safety and health makes good business sense at board, manager and worker levels. We help organisations of every size with occupational safety and health strategies.
The building blocks of compliance
Strong compliance is built on more than policies alone. Organisations that perform well typically focus on four core areas that help protect workers, meet legal obligations and drive continual improvement.
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Leadership and accountability
Effective health and safety starts with visible leadership. Senior leaders, managers and workers all have a role to play in creating a safe, healthy and compliant workplace.
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Policies, procedures and risk management
Clear policies, documented arrangements and robust risk assessments help organisations identify hazards, control risks and meet their legal responsibilities.
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Worker involvement and competence
Consulting workers and providing appropriate training helps ensure people understand their responsibilities and contribute to safer ways of working.
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Monitoring and continual improvement
Regular reviews, audits and monitoring help organisations maintain compliance, identify improvements and strengthen health and safety outcomes over time.
Training that supports compliance
Building competence is a key part of managing workplace health and safety. IOSH training helps leaders, managers and teams understand their responsibilities and apply good practice with confidence.
Join our community
IOSH is the world’s largest membership organisation for health and safety professionals, with a network of more than 50,000 members worldwide. Membership gives you access to this network, along with numerous other benefits.
If your organisation already has multiple IOSH members, or you wish to buy membership for 10 or more employees, then group membership is the perfect option.
Frequently asked questions
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Do all organisations need a health and safety policy?
Requirements vary by jurisdiction, but having a documented policy is widely recognised as best practice and forms the foundation of effective health and safety management.
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How often should a health and safety policy be reviewed?
An annual review is generally considered best practice, with additional reviews following significant organisational changes.
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What is ISO 45001?
ISO 45001 is the international standard for occupational health and safety management systems, designed to help organisations manage risks and improve performance.
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How can IOSH help my organisation?
IOSH provides training, business support, certification services, practical guidance and expert advice to help organisations improve safety and health performance.
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What training should managers complete?
Managing Safely® is designed specifically for managers and supervisors who need practical knowledge of workplace health and safety responsibilities.