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Health and safety articles, guides, and practical advice for UK businesses.
When Is a Written Health and Safety Policy a Legal Requirement in the UK?
Every UK employer with 5 or more employees must have a written health and safety policy under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Find out when this legal requirement kicks in and what you need to include.
23 May 2026
Asbestos Management in 2026: What HSE Inspectors Are Looking For
23 May 2026
Toolbox Talks for Care Homes: CQC-Compliant Staff Training
23 May 2026
Construction Toolbox Talks: Complete Guide to Site Safety Briefings
23 May 2026
Employing Apprentices? Your Health and Safety Duties Explained
23 May 2026
How Often Should You Do Toolbox Talks?
23 May 2026
How to Run an Effective Toolbox Talk: A Step-by-Step Guide
23 May 2026
INDG143: Manual Handling at Work - What UK Employers Must Do
23 May 2026
Storage of flammable liquids in containers HSG51 Guide
23 May 2026
INDG417: Leading Health and Safety at Work - Directors Guide
23 May 2026
Manual Handling Training: What UK Law Requires + How to Stay Compliant
23 May 2026
Martyn Law Explained: What UK Venues Must Do Before 2027
23 May 2026
RIDDOR Consultation 2026: What is Changing and What It Means
23 May 2026
Toolbox Talks for Warehouses and Logistics: Preventing Fatal Injuries
23 May 2026
Working at Height: Your Legal Duty to Brief Workers Before Every Job
23 May 2026
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 create legal duties for UK employers to assess risks and prevent manual handling injuries. Over 470,000 workers are injured annually from lifting, carrying, and moving loads.
11 April 2026
Fire Safety in Care Homes - Complete Compliance Guide
Care homes face complex fire safety challenges with vulnerable residents who may need assistance to evacuate. This guide explains your legal duties under the Fire Safety Order 2005, from risk assessments to evacuation planning.
24 February 2026
Can Toolbox Talks Reduce Workplace Accidents?
Research shows toolbox talks can reduce workplace accidents by 25-40%, but only when done properly. We examine the evidence and explain what makes safety communications effective.
Does the Building Safety Act Apply to Me? UK Compliance Guide
The Building Safety Act 2022 applies to higher-risk buildings in England — residential buildings over 18m/7 storeys, plus tall care homes and hospitals. Find out if it applies to your building and what you must do.
Building Safety Act: When You Need an SKaTE Analysis
SKaTE analysis is a detailed structural assessment that may be legally required for higher-risk buildings under the Building Safety Act 2022. Find out when you need one and what it involves.
HSE Guide INDG143
According to HSE guide INDG143, manual handling injuries cause over a third of all workplace accidents. Learn your legal duties under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.