Showing 312 results When do I need to provide PPE 18 February 2020 Content page Safety PPE should always be your last resort to manage workplace risks. This is a legal requirement. While risk assessing work activities, you need to think of different control measures... Types of workplace health and safety training 11 February 2020 Content page Managing Health and Safety Induction training Induction training is provided for new employees to help them to settle into the new workplace environment and activities. This basic training will give the new... Legislation impacting on long-term health conditions 12 February 2020 Content page Ill health and absence Some health conditions will automatically meet the disability definition under the Equality Act 2010 from the day of diagnosis, such as cancer. Other long-term health conditions –... Workplace facilities 11 February 2020 Content page Managing Health and Safety You have a duty to ensure the welfare of your employees at work. Providing a safe and healthy environment will also help to motivate your workforce. Eating... Support services 11 February 2020 Content page Ill health and absence Self-referral services Working Health Services Scotland is a service for employees that aims to help them stay at work whilst managing their health condition or return to work if a... Establish who might be harmed and how in risk assessments 20 February 2020 Content page Risk assessments Once you have identified potential hazards, you then need to establish who might be harmed and how. You don't need to list everyone by name. Identifying groups of people is enough,... Common types of violence and aggression 12 February 2020 Content page Violence and aggression in the workplace As an employer, you have a duty to manage the risks related to violence and aggression at work. Violence and aggression includes: threats physical attacks antisocial behaviour a... Health and safety training legislation 11 February 2020 Content page Managing Health and Safety For legal requirements and health and safety purposes, you will need to take appropriate action to protect employees, this can include the provision of information, training and... Legal duties to protect breathing 11 February 2020 Content page Health risks Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) These set out the legal requirements for protecting people at work against risks to their health. To comply, you... Scottish Living Wage 10 February 2020 Content page Fair treatment The Living Wage Scotland campaign, funded by the Scottish Government, was established in 2014. The Scottish Government, through Fair Work, is clear that in relation to pay, the... First page of 32 Previous page Page 4 of 32 Page 5 of 32 Page 6 of 32 Page 7 of 32 Page 8 of 32 Page 9 of 32 Page 10 of 32 Page 11 of 32 Page 12 of 32 Page 13 of 32 Next page Last page of 32