These words 'health & safety' can be a legislation nightmare. Being such an important part of business, many government departments offer small businesses free tools to get them started on ensuring workplace health and safety.
If governments are supporting small businesses, then small businesses need to realise their responsbility and do their part.
Here are a few local websites that will get you started;
Workplace hazard tool
Create your own worksmart tips from acc
Free tailored training plans for individuals
Free information about workplace safety from Worksite
Workplace wellness from Sparc
So don't wait till something happens, use the tools availabe to prepare your workplace.