'PERFORM'TM is our acronym for the steps we take you through in setting up a basic Health & Safety management System:
POLICY - sets the tone, legitimises actions and is a valuable communication tool
EVALUATE - enables you to find out what the risks are and what you'll need to begin to tackle them
RESOURCES - the stage where you put the resources in place (e.g. staff training, equipment etc.)
FOCUS - you set basic targets for the safety standards you demand
OPERATE - use the above resources to get started using new methods where necessary, while monitoring and supervising progress
REVIEW - this is where your Management Team decide how well it's going
MODIFY - changes are made as necessary to ensure continual improvement