Thursday 3 November 2011

First aid at work - Your questions answered

This is a useful document by the UK Health and Safety Executive.

This leaflet answers some basic questions about first-aid provision at work.

It is aimed at employers in small and medium-sized workplaces, but may be useful to all employers, managers and others involved in first aid at work.

Click here > First aid at work - Your questions answered

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Workplace transport safety

This is a useful document by the UK Health and Safety Executive.

Every year, a significant number of people are killed by accidents involving vehicles in the workplace, and many more people are injured. A lot of damage is also done to property and profit. Better planning, training and awareness, and the appropriate use of vehicles, can avoid most of these accidents.

Click here > Workplace transport safety

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A step-by-step guide to using tractors safely

This is a useful document by the UK Health and Safety Executive.

This step-by-step guide to tractor safety is for everyone who uses a tractor, or tractor-operated machinery. It applies to those working in farming, forestry, horticulture, amenity horticulture and the sports turf industry.

Click here > Tractor Safely

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HSG 150 Health and Safety in Construction

This is a useful Document by the UK Health and Safety Executive.

Outlining the essentials for achieving recognisably healthy and safe on-site conditions – from general building to specific refurbishment, repair, maintenance or civil engineering works – the guide especially focuses on hazards and managing risks.

With a practical breakdown on how to plan, organise, control, monitor and review end-to-end health and safety issues throughout a project, this is an invaluable reference for all industry professionals, whether clients, designers, contractors or individual workers.

Click here > HSG 150 Health and Safety in Construction


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Health risks from working in the sun

This is a useful document by the UK Health and Safety Executive.

A sunny day makes most of us feel good, but too much sunlight can be hard on the skin. It is not simply sudden exposure while on holiday that is harmful. Even a tan that has been built up gradually can be harmful to health. A tan is a sign that the skin has been damaged.

Click here > Health risks from working in the sun


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HSG 129 - Health and Safety in Engineering Workshops

This is a useful Document by the UK Health and Safety Executive.

Outlining the essentials for achieving recognisably healthy and safe on-site conditions – from general building to specific refurbishment, repair, maintenance or civil engineering works – the guide especially focuses on hazards and managing risks.

With a practical breakdown on how to plan, organise, control, monitor and review end-to-end health and safety issues throughout a project, this is an invaluable reference for all industry professionals, whether clients, designers, contractors or individual workers.

Click here > HSG 150 Health and Safety in Construction



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Health and Safety Law - What you need to know

This is a useful Document by the UK Health and Safety Executive.

Click here > Health and safety law (pocket card)


All workers have a right to work in places where risks to their health and safety are properly controlled. Health and safety is about stopping you getting hurt at work or ill through work. Your employer is responsible for health and safety, but you must help

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