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Essentials of health and safety at work (Fourth edition)

The publication 'Essentials of health and safety at work' has been reviewed and an interactive microsite with refreshed guidance has been produced in its place.

The new, online resource The health and safety toolbox: How to control risks at work builds on the basics laid out in Health and safety made simple and provides the next level of advice to help businesses identify, assess and control common risks in their workplace.

The Toolbox offers practical advice and case studies for controlling common risks such as slips and trips, working with electricity and machinery.

Risk assessments and policy statements can also be produced by using the tools available.

A hard-copy version of The health and safety toolbox: How to control risks at work should be available in spring 2013. You can sign up to our Publications ebulletin and we will let you know when it is available.

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Updated: 2012-10-17