Health & safety - protecting people
Health and safety risk management articles
Health and safety risk management advice from our experts on a range of common topics.
Hire out your heritage building safely
Letting out your historic building for events can provide much-needed revenue, but it also introduces new risks. Careful planning can help you keep things safe and secure.
Work equipment
Generally, any equipment which is used by staff at work is considered to be work equipment.
Visits and outings
Keeping people safe during visits and outings.
A guide to good tree management
Trees bring beauty, shade and natural diversity to any landscape, but they can also present hazards. Careful management is key.
Hiring and letting of school buildings
Hiring out school buildings can provide a useful income stream, but it needs to be carefully managed.
Legionella
Legionellosis is a collective term for diseases caused by legionella bacteria including the most serious Legionnaires’ disease.
Accidents and first-aid
If someone becomes ill or is injured on your premises, immediate first-aid assistance must be provided. This can save lives and prevent minor injuries from becoming major ones.
Battery charging safety guidance
Advances in technology, changes in behaviour, convenience, and environmental concerns, have caused an increase in demand for battery powered vehicles, tools, equipment and devices.
Asbestos management
Managing the asbestos risk to protect those around you.
Risk assessment
Risk assessments can help you decide if reasonable precautions are in place to protect your employees and others who may be affected by your activities.
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Personal protective equipment is equipment and clothing that protects against health or safety risks at work.
Work at height
Work at height can pose a risk of serious injury from falls.
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