Health & Safety

You have a legal obligation to ensure that your Personal Assistant stays safe and healthy while performing their duties.

As an Employer, you must:

- Conduct risk assessments of your home, including areas related to any pets you have.

- Consider any training your personal assistant(s) may need.

- Inform your Personal Assistant(s) about Health and Safety, including fire safety.

- Record and report any accidents that occur in your home.

- Obtain Employer's Liability Insurance.

Visit the Health & Safety Executive website  for free guidance and support, including model policies/templates: http://www.hse.gov.uk