This short guide has been written to lead small businesses in the right direction in shaping the company obligations towards Health & Safety. Are Directors, Partners, Business Managers or Line Managers Responsible for Health and Safety? Directors, Partners, Business Managers and Line-Managers may find themselves responsible for accidents and injuries, even if they do not own the business. This is in part because every employee has a legal responsibility to work safely and not to endanger the health and safety of other employees or those likely to be affected by the work.