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notes to explain the current Gas Supply Regulation requirements in regard to the recent British Standards (BS 6173) modified code of practice for interlocking and isolating the gas supply in the event of a (waste gas) (cooking fumes) ventilation canopy failure.

we examine the issues from various perspectives in our latest article on corporate killing.

essential format and content of the policy statement

health and safety frequently asked questions

how the hse is organised

american health and safety at work act.

European Health and Safety Index

click here to go to pdf archives (the files listed on this page are zip archived pdf files). the notes can be printed out as they were published by the hse in full colour as charts or posters etc. if required. they can be used to support and endorse a health and safety policy document , safety (audit) case or risk assessment.

guidance leaflets published by the health and safety executive

• slips and trips:summary guidance for the food industry
• priorities for health and safety in the slaughtering industry
• priorities for health and safety in catering activities
• occupational dermatitis in the catering and food industries
• contained use of genetically modified organisms

select your leaflet topic: slips and trips:summary guidance for the food industry priorities for health and safety in the slaughtering industry priorities for health and safety in catering activities catering sheet no 2 occupational dermatitis in the catering and food industries contained use of genetically modified organisms tower scaffolds safe use of ladders, step ladders and trestles electrical safety and you working with sewage contractors in schools contractors in schools 2 provision and use of work equipment safe use of petrol in garages dispensing petrol as a fuel permit-to-work systems risks when preparing cattle for slaughter ladders: safety checklist working in confined spaces working alone in safety electrical testing first aid requirements head protection rotary hammers legionnaires disease passive smoking in the workplace training for safety: in the paper & board industry protection of hearing : in paper and board mills safeguarding combination metalworking machines coshh drug misuse at work : a guide for employers construction: fires on building sites landlords : a guide to landlords' duties getting to grips with manual handling young people in the workplace sample drugs policy general guidance for construction sites health and safety in the clothing industry working with vdu's (1) working with vdu's (2) vibration white finger wood dust: hazards & precautions computer control: a question of safety feral honey bees : points to consider when asked to treat a honey bee nest checkouts and musculoskeletal disorders personal protective equipment (ppe) : safety footwear safety pays in the catering industry ergonomics at work the professionals : help with health and safety on the farm workplace health safety and welfare: a short guide for managers writing a safety policy statement workplace floor surfaces : safety issues leptospirosis : are you at risk? violence in the workplace - retail premises violence in the workplace - incident report form health and safety in the office working at heights in the broadcasting and entertainment industries

business & commercial section

• where should you begin?
• health and safety essentials
• manual handling
• weekly construction site health and safety checklist
• first aid requirements

select your business/commercial topic: where should you begin? health and safety essentials manual handling weekly construction site health and safety checklist first aid requirements safety signs safety signs and signals fire and fire precautions reporting and investigating an accident where to find more advice

general

• latest revision of acronyms and abbreviations
• acronyms and abbreviations used in hse
• understanding the courts
• employers duties (1)
• employers duties (2)

select your general topic: latest revision of acronyms and abbreviations acronyms and abbreviations used in hse understanding the courts employers duties (1) employers duties (2) employers duties (3) enforcement of the hsaw act definitions within the hsaw act the rights and duties of your employees what happens if you don't comply coshh - safety policy safety policy - guidance notes

other important acts

• relevant british standards list
• table of statutory instruments
• health and safety at work etc act 1974. (elizabeth ii 1974. chapter 37)
• the fire precautions act
• the environmental protection act & the asbestos act

select your important act topic: relevant british standards list table of statutory instruments health and safety at work etc act 1974. (elizabeth ii 1974. chapter 37) the fire precautions act the environmental protection act & the asbestos act the coshh regulations 1999 & the electricity at work act the display screen regulations the provision and use of work equipment regulations the workplace (health, safety & welfare) regulations guidance for the education sector

health and safety in the office

• rsi
• rsi - what really works?
• computer posture
• computer lighting

select your office topic: rsi rsi - what really works? computer posture computer lighting

the working environment

• work related back disorders statistics information sheet
• work related upper limb disorders
• occupational dermatitis and it affects virtually all industry and business sectors
• risk management
• the maintenance of light fittings

select your working environment topic: work related back disorders statistics information sheet work related upper limb disorders occupational dermatitis and it affects virtually all industry and business sectors risk management the maintenance of light fittings portable tools construction hazards welfare facilities the working environment ergonomics

occupational diseases

• occupational diseases
• respiratory diseases
• skin diseases
• silicosis & asbestosis
• mesothelioma & bronchial asthma

select your occupational diseases topic: occupational diseases respiratory diseases skin diseases silicosis & asbestosis mesothelioma & bronchial asthma diseases from metal pesticides occupational cancer

articles

• avoiding shocks in the office
• health and safety in commercial catering
• health and safety in broadcasting and the performing arts
• legionnaires' disease
• upper limb symptoms in keyboard workers-research published

select your articles topic: avoiding shocks in the office health and safety in commercial catering health and safety in broadcasting and the performing arts legionnaires' disease upper limb symptoms in keyboard workers-research published traffic movement in the work area now calm has been restored to health and safety matters the importance of colour in the built environment skin disorders in the construction industry cdm and how the safety plan should relate to works on site cdm update for lift practitioner fitness centres - perk or effective business tool don't be daunted by compliance counting the cost of accidents health and safety - where to now? routes to health and safety competence new regulations on health, safety & welfare in the construction industry - what they mean to you? health and safety in the workplace can you afford to ignore it? asbestos - still a hazard in the built environment? management support and other related matters a guiding light in the health and safety maze health and safety development for the construction industry frequently asked questions on cdm the design phase and how it affects lift companies repetitive strain injury - the modern achilles heel of commerce

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