Health and Safety

Asbestos could be in any house or building. Left alone, it isn’t dangerous. However, once disturbed, tiny asbestos fibres are released which can prove lethal if breathed in, causing lung disease or cancer. A Health and Safety Executive survey showed that tradespeople such as joiners and other construction workers could come into contact with deadly asbestos on…

Dermatitis

Hand and skin dermatitis are important occupational health problems faced by hairdressers. It occurs when a substance damages the skin. Such as frequent shampooing which removes the skins…

A smoking ban in Scotland came into force on 26th March 2006, Wales on 2nd April 2007, and Northern Ireland on 30th April 2007. Restrictions on smoking in enclosed and substantially enclosed public places have been introduced following strong scientific and medical evidence which points to the health risks associated with exposure to second-hand smoke.

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If you believe you have received incorrect or unfair Health and Safety advice from one of our officers, then you may wish to contact The Independent Regulatory Challenge Panel, who will look to investigate your complaint. The Panel consists of Independent members who will have the competence and experience to assess advice that has been…

Due to the relative inexperience of such persons, particular care should be exercised through appropriate induction training, close supervision and the observance of certain particular legal requirements, in addition to the general provisions of Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act…

The Management of Health and Safety at Work (MHSW) Regulation's 1999 require all employers and self-employed persons to assess the risks to workers and any others who may be affected by their undertaking. Many employers already carry out what might be considered to be risk assessments on a day-to-day basis during the course of their work…

What powers do inspectors have?

Inspectors have the right to enter into any workplace without giving notice, though notice may be given where the inspector thinks that it is appropriate. On a routine inspection the inspector would expect to look at the workplace, the work activities, documented health and safety management systems and to check that you…

Electricity at Work Regulation's 1989

What do I need to do?

You must make sure that anyone working on electrical equipment is competent to do so. An indication of competency would be assurance and verification that the person you are using to carrying out these electrical works, is a fully registered member of the National Inspection Council…

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