Essential Principles Strong and active leadership from the top  visible, active commitment from the board;  establishing effective ‘downward’ communication systems and management structures;  integration of good health and safety management with business decisions. Worker involvement  engaging the workforce in the promotion and achievement of safe and healthy conditions;  effective 'upward' communication;  providing high quality training. Assessment and review  identifying and managing health and safety risks;  accessing (and following) competent advice;  monitoring, reporting and reviewing performance. http://www.hse.gov.uk/leadership/essentialprinciples.htm Staff must:  take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do);  co-operate with others on health and safety, and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare;  follow the training you have received when using any work items your employer has given you. https://watmos.simplyhas.com/e-learning/pdfs/indg450.pdf