Health risks

Find out about common health risks such as noise and vibration and how to control them

Health risks - Health risks at work

Raising awareness of health risks in the workplace

Health risks - Skin

Checks and precautions you can take to prevent damage to skin

Health risks - Vibration

Understand and minimise the effects of vibration

Health risks - Noise and hearing loss

How to identify if noise is a problem and what you can do to minimise this

Health risks - Muscles, bones and joints

How to prevent common injuries to muscles, bones and joints

Health risks - Breathing

Understanding the risks from exposure and how to control these, including Respiratory Protective Equipment

Health risks - Health surveillance

​​​​​​​​​​Here you will find information on what health surveillance is and who can perform it

Health risks - Blood-borne viruses

What you need to know about blood-borne viruses in the workplace

Health risks - Display screen equipment

Guidance to employers and employees on the Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations 1992