Frequently asked questions

This page provides answers to HSE Infoline's commonly asked questions about health and safety. If you have a question that isn't listed below or you do not have enough information - why not ask an expert.

Hot topics

• RIDDOR
• What is the maximum/minimum temperature in the workplace?
• What breaks am I allowed under the working time regulations?
• Manual Handling - frequently asked questions
• Control of asbestos regulations
• When does CDM (Construction, Design and Management Regulations) apply to a project?

Other general health and safety regulations and advice

• How do I report an accident?
• How many first aiders do I require?
• Smoking - Advice on smoking at work?
• Lone working - Can a person be left alone at their workplace?
• WC Facilities - How many toilets should a workplace have?
• Legal Advertising - What details do you need to put on the new Health & Safety law poster?
• Five step Risk Assessment - How do I carry out a risk assessment?
• Asbestos - Do I need a licence?
• Vibration - Are the new regulations in force yet?
• VDU – Display screen equipment (DSE) – What should I do?
• Work at height regulations
• PPE - Do employers have to provide personal protective equipment?
• Policy - Information on compiling health & safety policy
• Disabled Access - What responsibility employers have for access to buildings?
• Charities - Does health & safety legislation apply to volunteers working for charities
• HSE FIT3 Survey