[marcusjoseph1978]

Hello Guys, I have been employed in the cleaning game for ten years now and have recently been made redundant. . I see this as the perfect opportunity to try and go at it alone!. Five of my workmates have also been made redundant at the same time as me.

I would like to employ them eventually and was wondering if anybody could tell me what kind of Health and Saftey training they will need before they can work for me. I have got the work lined up but want to make sure I do things by the book. Can I train them myself? Do you have to be awarded a certificate??

Thanks for your time guys.........SORRY IF I HAVE POSTED IT IN THE WRONG PLACE BUT I AM NEW TO THIS GREAT SITE.

[creighton foyle]

if you employ someone you have to have a health and safety policy and if your company employs five people or more this policy has to be a written health and safety policy.

it is your duty to ensure your staff are trained for the work they are doing and you should do a risk assesment for all work undertaken.

training should cover safe,storage use and handling of chemicals used .(coshh) and lots more including manuel handling,working at height etc

if you google hse (health and safety executive) the website gives all the information you need under health and safety guidance.

it sounds more complicated than it actually is .

see previous post re health and safety training

the above information is given to steer you in the right direction, i am not qualified to give health and safety advice as i am only studying for my qualifications which i have not yet got.

[Chris B]

Google "business link" some useful info on what you need to start up.

Chris