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title: How do Occupational Health services support employer duty of care?
description: Your duty of care as an employer means taking reasonable steps to prevent workplace injuries, providing training & resources, & addressing hazards / risks.
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# [How do Occupational Health services support employer duty of care?](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/how-do-occupational-health-services-support-employer-duty-of-care)

 Written by [Andrea Coates](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/author/andrea-coates) | May 3, 2023 3:25:00 PM

 

As an employer, you have a legal responsibility to ensure your employees’ safety and well-being in the workplace. Commonly referred to as 'duty of care' - it involves providing suitable working conditions, appropriate training and guidance, and responding quickly if something goes wrong or an accident occurs.

### **What can employers do to ensure their duty of care requirements are met?**

Companies can fulfil their obligations to support their employees' wellbeing and safety in the workplace by choosing UKIM as their provider of Occupational Health services. Businesses, can find ways to create healthier working environments for staff members without compromising safety or efficiency. In this blog post, we look at proactive solutions for supporting your employers' duty of care. 

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