Advice

This section contains information on a variety of workplace safety and health-related topics, including legal requirements.

You can also call our Adviceline for free confidential advice, to request a Workplace Visit, or to register for our Award Programme.

Legislation and Policy

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Information about employers' policy and legal requirements around workplace health and safety, staff working conditions and dealing with ill health and injury.

Workplace Hazards

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Information on common hazards from asbestos to vibration.

Health Risks at Work

Learn more about the Health Risks at work initiative, managing health risks associated with workplace activities and how to become involved.

Equipment and Safe Working Practice

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Information and advice on the safe use of common items of work equipment, and safe working methods for everyday activities.

Promoting Health at Work

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Employers and employees benefit from promoting health in the workplace. Having healthy and motivated staff can reduce sickness absences, improve productivity, and help create a safer working environment. Read about health issues that can be addressed in the workplace here.

Employability

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Assisting people into (or back to) work benefits businesses, individuals and communities. Read what organisations can do to help and what assistance is available.