Hazards & Dangers
Whilst some health risks are obvious, such as manual handling of heavy objects, others are less obvious. On this page, you can find out more about the risks of construction work in existing buildings, working with apparently innocent-looking materials and working in an office.
The office environment maybe warm and safe, but workers sit for longer, are less active, and can be exposed to greater stress levels.
Some of the biggest risks to workers, particularly in the construction instruction, come from asbestos and working at height.
Health and Safety Toolbox
Whatever line of work you’re in, the toolbox will help you run a safe and healthy workplace. The toolbox is aimed at those starting up or running...
Occupational Health
This section looks at aspects of occupational health, absence from work and general well being.
Asbestos
Asbestos can be found in any building built before the year 2000
Work at Height
Work at height means working in any place where, if precautions were not taken, a person could fall a distance liable to cause injury to themselves or oth...
Portable Appliance Testing
The regulations require employers and the self-employed to make sure that electrical equipment is maintained in order to prevent danger....
Legionella
Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaires’ disease which is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia. Everyone is susceptible to infection but the risk incr...
Training
Formal training in Health and Safety at Work enables employees to demonstrate their competence to conduct specific work activities as well as often being...