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How to use this checklist

This checklist covers the key duties under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Work through each section and assess whether you comply. Where you identify gaps, follow the links to detailed guidance on how to address them.

This checklist is designed to be used for self-audit. It is not exhaustive but covers the duties most frequently cited in HSE enforcement action.

Risk assessment (Regulation 3)

Principles of prevention (Regulation 4)

Health and safety arrangements (Regulation 5)

Health surveillance (Regulation 6)

Competent person (Regulation 7)

Emergency procedures (Regulations 8-9)

Information (Regulation 10)

Training (Regulation 13)

Vulnerable workers