Guidance

General guidance for all workplaces

Guidance on specific legal duties

  • Asbestos

    Why it's dangerous, removal, licensed contractors and training

  • Working at height

    Plan and do work involving potential falls, what the law says and what equipment to use

  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)

    When and how to use helmets, gloves, safety footwear, hearing or eye protection

  • Fire safety

    Who's responsible for regulating, high-rise buildings, landlords, owners and residents

  • Reporting through RIDDOR

    Report injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences, how and what to report

  • Display screens (DSE)

    Protect regular users of PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones

  • Home working

    Advice for employers and workers on managing the risks of home working

  • Manual handling at work

    Protect your workers from the risks from manual handling

  • The law

    The Health and Safety at Work Act, criminal and civil law

Industry or topic

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2023-04-03