Follow the links below to find advice on a range of workplace safety issues and how to manage them effectively, including information on legal requirements and how to develop appropriate policies and procedures.
How and where asbestos is a hazard and key requirements for managing it safely.
Information on Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and other blood borne viruses, how to reduce the risks and combat discrimination around these diseases.
Practical advice on electrical safety in the workplace and legal requirements for employers and landlords.
Basic fire safety advice for the workplace, including legal requirements, risk assessment and emergency planning.
Information on safe use of gas as a fuel in the workplace.
How to identify, assess and control risks from hazardous substances.
Practical advice on controlling the risk of legionella in water and cooling systems and safer alternatives.
How to identify and minimise excessive noise at work and protect workers from its damaging effects.
Advice on the causes of allergies, asthma and skin complaints in the workplace and how to avoid them.
Simple, effective methods of avoiding injuries from one of the most common causes of workplace accidents.
How to protect workers from the damaging effects of Hand-Arm and Whole-Body Vibration at work.
Learn about the various types of confined spaces and how to reduce risks from working in them.