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Your organisation should have a system of staff consultation. Staff should be able to raise concerns about noise levels and other health and safety issues in the workplace. You may...

Incorrect use of DSE or poorly designed workstations or work environments can lead to problems in: necks shoulders backs arms wrists and hands as well as fatigue and eye...

Work in confined spaces can create a risk of death or serious injury. This could be from exposure to hazardous substances or dangerous conditions such as lack of oxygen or a...

There are a number of things you can do to help prevent injuries to muscles, bones and joints. Reduce manual force Reduce the weight of items or the distance they need to be moved...

Below you will find more advice on how you can identify and manage health risks. Working with local Safety Groups Safety Groups UK is working with the network of local safety...

Where possible, avoid entry to confined spaces. Establish if the work is really necessary or if it can be done in another way that avoids the need to enter. If entry to a confined...

Carry out a DSE risk assessment to identify potential problems for users of DSE. The assessment should consider the display screens, keyboards, work desks and chairs and...

Where possible, when working at height​ you should make sure the area below is cordoned off. ​In all cases of working at height​, ensure that: the equipment used is suitable for...

Exposure to vibration could have a negative effect on the health of your employees. It could damage joints, muscles, circulation and sensory nerves. This could lead to considerable...

​Measures to deal with the risk of slips, trips and falls are often very straight forward to implement. For example, you can make sure floor coverings are suitable and adequate...