Health & Safety

Webinar: Managing the risks of working at height
Lloyd Mckenzie, Regional Business Development Manager for NASC gives us an overview of the challenges of working at height, understand the c...
Managing Dust and Air Quality
The Toolbox talks on nuisance, provides guidelines to manage dust and air quality on construction sites, emphasising environmental protectio...
Effective Management of Demolition Waste
The Toolbox talks on demolition waste, outline the high-risk environmental impacts of demolition activities and provide guidelines to avoid...
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act
This briefing outlines the key aspects of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, effective from April 6, 2008, across t...
Open fires, chimneys and flues
This paper explores strategies for enhancing energy efficiency in historic buildings while preserving their heritage values, focusing on the...
Hazardous & Special Waste Management
This toolbox talk focuses on the management of hazardous/special waste, including what constitutes hazardous waste, the importance of proper...
Hot Weather Advice
As the UK faces unusually high temperatures, the NFB advises construction businesses to take extra precautions to protect their workforce fr...
Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan Template
This plan outlines a template approach to managing and mitigating the impacts of a pandemic, focusing on health risks, business continuity,...
Understanding Health and Safety Law
This guide outlines the essential health and safety responsibilities of both employers and workers to ensure a safe working environment.
Severse Weather
A severse weather risk assessment template helps identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks associated with extreme weather conditions to ensure...
CoSHH Template
A CoSHH template simplifies compliance with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations by organizing information on hazardous sub...
Permit to Work
A Permit to Work template ensures that hazardous tasks are safely executed by providing a formal authorisation process with defined safety m...
SHEQ Review Template
A SHEQ review template facilitates the systematic evaluation of Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality practices within an organization.
Fire evacuation and precautions template
A fire evacuation template outlines the procedures and protocols for safely and efficiently evacuating a building during a fire emergency.
COSHH Register Template
A COSHH register template is a structured document used to record and manage information on hazardous substances within an organization, ens...
Managing for Health and Safety
This guide provides leaders, managers, and safety practitioners with a framework to effectively implement and oversee health and safety arra...
Health and Safety Regulation
This guide explains the differences between guidance, Approved Codes of Practice, and regulations within UK health and safety law, aimed at...
Workplace Health, Safety, and Welfare
Understand the key requirements of the Workplace (Health, Safety, and Welfare) Regulations 1992. This guide for managers covers essential as...
Consulting Employees on Health and Safety
Learn about the legal requirements for consulting employees on health and safety matters. This guide explains the duties of employers, the b...
Mastering Risk Assessment
Navigate the complexities of risk assessment in the workplace with this comprehensive guide, tailored for employers and self-employed indivi...
Understanding Risk Assessment
Delve into the intricacies of risk assessment in the workplace with this comprehensive guide, designed to help employers and self-employed i...
Safely Handling Hazardous Substances
Understand and comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 through this guide, providing essential me...
Understanding and Complying with First-Aid Regulations
Explore the essential aspects of first-aid regulations outlined in the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, offering practical ad...
Manual Handling at Work
Learn how to protect your employees from the risk of injury due to manual handling tasks in the workplace through this comprehensive guide,...
Preventing Slips and Trips at Work
Slips and trips are the leading cause of workplace injuries, costing employers over £512 million annually. This guide outlines effective, o...
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Asbestos Work
This guide provides essential information on personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) for safe handlin...
H&S Guide for Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
This guide helps employers comply with the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, offering practical advice to prote...
Managing Asbestos in Non-Domestic Premises
This guide helps owners and managers of non-domestic premises understand their legal duties and best practices for identifying, assessing, a...
Managing Work Related Stress
This guide provides employers with practical steps to manage and reduce work-related stress using the Management Standards approach.
The Health Surveillance Cycle in the Workplace
This guide outlines the health surveillance cycle, emphasizing the employer's role and collaboration with employees to ensure workplace heal...
Portable Electric Equipment in Low-Risk Environments
This guide outlines practical steps for maintaining portable electrical equipment safely in low-risk environments, such as offices and shops...
Maintaining Portable Electrical Equipment
This document offers practical advice for managers, electricians, technicians, and users on maintaining portable electrical equipment to pre...
Noise at Work
This leaflet provides essential guidance for employers on how to protect employees from harmful noise levels at work, in compliance with the...
Ladder and Stepladder Safety
This guide offers crucial safety tips for setting up and using leaning ladders and stepladders to ensure safe and efficient work practices.
Safe Use of Mobile Access Towers
This guide provides essential information for the safe use, erection, inspection, and dismantling of mobile access towers, ensuring complian...
Preventing Falls from Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs)
This guide provides essential information on preventing falls from boom-type MEWPs, including how to select suitable fall protection equipme...
Managing Drug Misuse at Work
This guide offers essential advice for employers on recognizing, addressing, and preventing drug misuse in the workplace to ensure safety an...
Electricity at Work
This guide outlines the hazards of electricity in the workplace and provides essential safety measures to prevent accidents and fatalities.
Control of Vibration at Work Regulations
This guide provides employers with essential advice on managing the risks associated with hand-arm vibration in the workplace, detailing leg...
Managing Risks Caused by Full Body Vibrations
This document offers vital guidance for employers, operators of off-road mobile machinery, agricultural vehicles, and industrial trucks, as...
Work at Height Regulations
This guide provides a concise overview of the Work at Height Regulations 2005, outlining the importance of these rules, their scope, and key...
Legionnaires’ Disease Risks
This guide equips employers and premises managers with essential knowledge to identify, assess, and mitigate the risks associated with Legio...
Navigating Confined Spaces
Explore essential guidelines for employers and workers to ensure safety while operating in confined spaces, as outlined by the Health and Sa...
Reporting Accidents and Incidents at Work
This leaflet provides an overview of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR), explaining wh...
Working Safely with Lead
This document explains the health risks of working with lead, the responsibilities of employers, and the precautions workers should take to...
Gas Appliances
This guide emphasizes the importance of regular checks and maintenance for gas appliances to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and ensure sa...
Managing Asbestos
This guide outlines the regulations and responsibilities for managing asbestos in non-domestic buildings, ensuring safety and compliance for...
Preventing Dermatitis at Work
This guide provides essential advice for employers and employees on preventing occupational dermatitis, including understanding causes, iden...
Guide for New and Expectant Mothers
This guide provides essential information for new and expectant mothers about maintaining safety and health at work, outlining employer resp...
A Guide to CDM
This guide outlines the responsibilities of clients under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) to ensure sa...
Driving at Work
This guide outlines essential strategies for employers to manage work-related road safety, emphasizing legal obligations, risk assessment, a...
Health and Safety in Construction
This guide offers invaluable insights into creating and maintaining safe construction sites, catering to various stakeholders involved in co...
Safety Signs and Signals
This guide offers practical advice on complying with the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996, ensuring the correct...
Pressure Systems
This guide provides essential safety measures and regulations for managing pressure systems and equipment to prevent accidents, injuries, an...
Warehousing and Storage
This guide provides comprehensive health and safety management practices for warehouses and storage facilities, aiming to reduce workplace i...
Ionising Radiations Regulations
The Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 (IRR99) establish a framework to ensure that exposure to ionising radiation in the workplace is min...
Respirable Crystalline Silica
Respirable crystalline silica is a significant occupational hazard causing serious diseases, including lung cancer and silicosis, necessitat...
Safe Working Practices for Electricity at Work
This guide provides comprehensive instructions on safe working practices for individuals working on or near electrical equipment, highlighti...
Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) for Workplace Safety
This guide provides essential information for employers on selecting, installing, and maintaining local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems to...
Wood Dust Control in Woodworking
HSE's information sheet provides comprehensive guidance for woodworking employers on understanding, controlling, and mitigating the health a...
Safeguarding Lone Workers
Empower employers and contractors to ensure the safety and well-being of lone workers by providing comprehensive guidance on risk management...
Health and Safety Management
This guide offers essential insights into implementing and overseeing health and safety arrangements within organizations, providing practic...
PUWER Regulations
This guide outlines the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and provides essential information for employers to saf...
How to Control Risks at Work
The Health and Safety Toolbox is a comprehensive guide designed to assist small to medium-sized businesses in understanding and managing wor...
Basic First Aid at Work
This leaflet offers essential guidance on first aid procedures for emergencies, emphasizing priorities, initial assessment, and basic measur...
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Safety
This comprehensive checklist serves as a tool for conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety (Display Sc...
Protecting Your Hearing
Excessive noise exposure in the workplace can lead to permanent hearing damage, affecting communication and overall well-being. This guide p...
Managing Work-Related Stress
This workbook provides guidance on identifying, managing, and preventing work-related stress, aiding organizations in meeting legal obligat...
Asbestos Risk Assessment
This risk assessment outlines the hazards, risks, and control measures associated with asbestos in the workplace to ensure the safety and he...
Emergency Exit Routes
This factsheet provides essential information on the design, construction, and maintenance of emergency exit routes to ensure safe and effic...
Accident Reporting Policy Template
This template provides a structured policy for reporting, investigating, and recording workplace accidents and incidents to ensure complianc...
Stress at Work Policy Template
This template provides a comprehensive policy for identifying, managing, and reducing work-related stress to protect the health and well-bei...
Lone Working Policy Template
This template provides a comprehensive policy to ensure the safety and well-being of employees working alone, in compliance with the Health...
Working at Height Policy Template
This template outlines a comprehensive policy for managing and mitigating the risks associated with working at height, ensuring compliance w...
Workplace Monitoring Policy Template
This template outlines a comprehensive policy for monitoring and auditing workplace health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) to ensur...
COSHH Policy Template
This template provides a comprehensive policy for managing hazardous substances, ensuring compliance with COSHH regulations to protect the h...
Harassment and Bullying Policy Template
This template provides a comprehensive policy to prevent harassment and bullying in the workplace, ensuring all employees are treated with d...
Code of Conduct Template
This template provides a comprehensive code of conduct to ensure integrity, ethical behaviour, and compliance with laws within an organisati...
Safe Driving Policy Template
This template outlines a comprehensive policy to ensure safe driving practices for employees, minimising risks to themselves, other road use...
Alcohol and Drugs Policy Template
This template outlines a policy to manage and mitigate the risks associated with alcohol and drug misuse in the workplace, ensuring a safe a...
Vibration Policy Template
This template outlines a comprehensive policy for managing and mitigating the risks associated with hand-arm and whole-body vibration in the...
Asbestos Policy Template
This template outlines a comprehensive asbestos policy to ensure the safety of employees and visitors by managing and mitigating asbestos ri...
No Smoking Policy Template
This template outlines a no smoking policy designed to protect all operatives, customers, and visitors from passive smoke exposure and ensur...
Health and Safety Policy Template
This template outlines a comprehensive health and safety policy for businesses to ensure a safe and healthy working environment by complying...
Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements
This document outlines the health and safety policies, responsibilities, and procedures that employers and employees must follow to maintain...
Health and Safety Law Pocket Guide
This guide outlines the responsibilities of employers and employees in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, along with steps to take if...
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