The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides information and guidance about health and safety at work to help businesses comply with health and safety law and keep their employees and the public safe in the workplace.
In general, health and safety law applies to all businesses, no matter how small. As a duty holder, you are responsible for health and safety in your business. You need to take the right precautions to reduce any risks to the health and safety of workers and others who might be affected by your work activities.
On this page you will find links to help you find basic information on what you must do to make sure your food business complies with health and safety law, please see the HSE website for comprehensive information about health and safety.
Health and safety basics for your business
If you are a small low-risk business, these basic steps may be all you need to comply with health and safety law.
Health and safety basics for your business.
Common risks in catering and hospitality
Ventilation of kitchens in catering establishments
Gas safety in catering and hospitality
Preventing exposure to carbon monoxide from use of solid fuel appliances in commercial kitchens