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You need to provide training and instructions to your employees to ensure that they are able to carry out their tasks safely and without risks to health. Training is helping and...

If a job involves using potentially harmful substances, there are a few measures you can put in place to reduce or remove harm. Eliminate – remove the use of the substance, or use...

The main fire safety legislation in Scotland is the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005. The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 is guidance for those who have a responsibility under the...

​If you cannot eliminate vibration, you need to encourage early reporting of symptoms by employees and alter processes and procedures to minimise exposure. For example: select...

Many different types of vehicle are used in a workplace setting, and it is important that you are aware of the risks they cause and take steps to manage these. Carry out a risk...

This section explains your obligations for providing personal protective equipment (PPE) to employees and different types of PPE available. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is...

​Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) are used in many workplaces to protect workers when working with hazardous substances. These include: gases sprays solvents dusts RPE...

Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 General fire safety requirements are explained under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety...

These are some of the principal pieces of legislation relating to the maintenance of equipment. Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974...

​Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 These require you to guarantee that the risks from vibration are controlled. You have to provide information, instruction and...