Guidance
General guidance for all workplaces
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Health and safety basics for your business
Basic advice for all businesses on complying with health and safety law
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Managing health and safety
Making the right arrangements to manage health and safety
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Managing risks and risk assessment at work
How to identify hazards and manage risks at work
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Common workplace risks
The most common risks in the workplace and how to manage them
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Vulnerable workers
Vulnerable workers include those who are disabled, pregnant, working alone or at home
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Workplace health, safety and welfare
Guidance on ventilation, temperature and welfare facilities to keep workers healthy
Guidance on specific legal duties
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Asbestos
Why it's dangerous, removal, licensed contractors and training
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Working at height
Plan and do work involving potential falls, what the law says and what equipment to use
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Personal protective equipment (PPE)
When and how to use helmets, gloves, safety footwear, hearing or eye protection
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Fire safety
Who's responsible for regulating, high-rise buildings, landlords, owners and residents
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Reporting through RIDDOR
Report injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences, how and what to report
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Display screens (DSE)
Protect regular users of PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones
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Home working
Advice for employers and workers on managing the risks of home working
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Manual handling at work
Protect your workers from the risks from manual handling
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The law
The Health and Safety at Work Act, criminal and civil law
Industry or topic
Industries
HSE Books
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