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New HSE Health and Safety Poster 2009

25 June 2009

The HSE have brought out a new poster for Health and Safety Regulations please see below detailing the changes.

Your legal duty

• All employers are required to display a Health & Safety Law Poster, to inform employees and

visitors of their duties.

• The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) have released a new design of this statutory poster which

takes effect from the 6th April 2009 and replaces all old versions.

• The old version of the Health & Safety Law Poster remains valid but must be replaced by the new

version before the 6th April 2014.

Benefits of the new poster

• The new version now includes a unique, serial numbered hologram to ensure its authenticity.

• It is now easier to read and understand, providing benefits from increased awareness to both

workers and employers.

• Unlike the previous poster, there is no need to provide the name and address of the enforcing

authority for the premises. Instead, workers are advised to phone the HSE Infoline to be put in

touch with these services.

• The new poster reduces the administrative costs for employers, who no longer need to include and

update additional information.

• The new poster is being printed using a fully bio-degradable form of plastic.

Where should it be displayed?

• This poster should be displayed in a prominent position where it is noticeable to employees,

visitors and contractors. Ideally the posters will be displayed in numerous locations around your premises.

Material & Dimensions

• Heavy-duty 750 micron semi-rigid plastic.

• Size (WxH): 420x595mm

Please call 0800 324 7500 for additional information and if you would like to purchase the latest HSE Health and Safety poster