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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Explained

Many people take their safety in the workplace for granted. But the reason that so many of us don’t have to worry about health and safety when we’re at work is because of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

What Are the Legal Requirements of Risk Assessments

Risk assessments are the backbone of any thorough health and safety policy. They allow everyone in a workplace to be aware of all the potential hazards in the environment, provide an easy way of prioritising how risks should be managed, and create a record of the procedures in place that control risks at work.

What Is the Manual Handling Hierarchy of Control?

This article helps you to understand what manual handling is, what the hierarchy of control is and how the two go hand in hand to create a safer workplace.

How to Prevent Slips Trips and Falls in the Workplace

In this article, we explore the key control measures for slips, trips and falls and explain how to prevent them in the workplace with things like risk assessments, internal procedures and health and safety training.

Safeguarding for Teachers

How to spot signs of abuse and neglect. Education professionals (and teachers specifically) play a crucial role in safeguarding pupils because of the nature of their work. In this article, we take a look at signs teachers can look out for if they suspect a pupil is being abused.

What are the COSHH Principles?

Learn about the basic principles of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Responsibilities, COSHH regulations and risks to health with our online guide.