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Maintenance tasks should be planned and risk assessed. These tasks can be outside of routine tasks and may expose employees and others to hazardous situations. You should complete...

Contractors coming into your premises or site might not be aware of the hazards present at your workplace. At the same time the contractor’s activities could create risks for your...

The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 place specific requirements on employers with the aim of protecting workers from the health risks associated with...

Good fire safety practices that you should follow include: keeping your workplace tidy and having a good standard of housekeeping regularly removing combustible waste, including...

The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (external site) places duties on employers to protect the health (including mental health), safety and welfare of their employees. The...

Actual hazards presented by home working will to some extent depend on the nature of the work being carried out. Some common home working hazards include: manual handling and...

​​Electricity at Work Regulations (1989) The ​Electricity at Work Regulations apply to all aspects of the use of electricity within the workplace. They place duties on employers,...

In addition to the duties placed on employers and those who control premises, under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and associate legislation, there are a number of...

Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 These cover all aspects of the workplace, including a requirement that floors are suitable, in good condition and free from...

Work at Height Regulations 2005 The Work at He​ight Regulations 2005 outline the need to avoid working at height if possible. When it cannot be avoided, you should ensure the...