Health & Safety Topics

Plain-English guidance organised by topic. Each section explains what the law requires, who it applies to, and when you need professional help.

Building Safety

Fire risk assessments, responsible person duties, escape routes, and compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Asbestos surveys, management plans, duty holder responsibilities, and compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

Legionella risk assessments, water safety, temperature monitoring, and compliance with HSE guidance HSG274.

Gas Safety Certificates, annual checks, landlord obligations, and Gas Safe registered engineers.

EICR reports, PAT testing, electrical installation requirements, and landlord obligations.

TILE assessments, lifting safety, injury prevention, and compliance with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.

Fall prevention, ladder safety, scaffolding, and compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

Hazardous substances, COSHH assessments, safety data sheets, and compliance with the COSHH Regulations 2002.

DSE assessments, workstation setup, eye tests, and compliance with the Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992.

Machine guarding, PUWER compliance, maintenance requirements, and safe systems of work.

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: client duties, Principal Designer, Principal Contractor, and F10 notifications.

Site safety, PPE requirements, welfare facilities, and managing construction hazards.

General workplace health and safety duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, risk assessments, and employee welfare.

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