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Health and Safety at work: overview

The information below provides a brief overview of health and safety in the workplace. Regulations in this area tend to change frequently, so do check the Health and Safety Executive's website at www.hse.gov.uk if in doubt.

The information below was revised and updated in August 2010. 

Further information on health and safety at work

Directors' responsibilities for health and safety

An outline of the code published by the Health and Safety concerning the health and safety responsibilities of directors.

First aid

First aid legislation in the workplace

Health and Safety at work: overview

A brief introduction to health and safety in the workplace

Health and safety law: overview

An outline of the legal requirements concerning health and safety in the workplace

Health and safety practices and systems

Duties that both employers and employees must follow in order to comply with Health and Safety regulations

Health and safety: best practice

Other issues an employer may wish to address relating to health and safety

Manual handling

Guidelines to reduce the risk of injury when moving heavy loads

Office equipment, conditions and facilities

Basic legal requirements regarding equipment and office facilities to ensure the health and safety of workers

Reporting injuries and accidents

The type of accidents and injuries that need to be reported to the enforcing agency and how to go about it

Safe use of computers

How to comply with the health and safety regulations concerning the use of Digital Screen Equipment and Visual Display Units

Safety representatives

Appointing safety representatives in order to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Violence in the workplace

Guidance for employers to help them provide the best protection for employees against violence at work

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