Health and Safety Executive

Safe maintenance

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Healthy Workplaces European Campaign on Safe Maintenance

The campaign has now finished - website update coming soon.

During 2010-2011, HSE helped promote safe and healthy workplaces by encouraging an integrated and structured approach to maintenance.

Further information on the UK Campaign

Hazards during maintenance

Maintenance activities can potentially expose people to all sorts of hazards. There are five commonly encountered issues that merit particular attention.

  • Asbestos
  • Falls from height
  • Isolation and permits to work
  • Falls of heavy items
  • Selecting a contractor

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Healthy Workplaces Campaign 2010-2011

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European campaign website


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Updated: 23.01.12