Health & safety - protecting people

It's important for organisations to make sure that employees and others remain safe.

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Health and safety risk management articles

Health and safety risk management advice from our experts on a range of common topics.

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.

Health & safety and protecting people

Visits and outings

Keeping people safe during visits and outings.

Health & safety and protecting people

Work equipment

Generally, any equipment which is used by staff at work is considered to be work equipment.

Health & safety and protecting people

Withdrawal of BT Redcare Alarm Signalling products

In early 2024, BT Redcare announced they were to stop selling new alarm signalling products from the end of February 2024, and all their existing product services will end on 15 December 2025 or earlier, where contractual services are due to expire before then.

Health & safety and protecting people

Legionella

Legionellosis is a collective term for diseases caused by legionella bacteria including the most serious Legionnaires’ disease.

Health & safety and protecting people

Asbestos management

Managing the asbestos risk to protect those around you.

Health & safety and protecting people

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.

Health & safety and protecting people

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.

Health & safety and protecting people