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Business health and safety

Report an accident at work

Check what types of incidents must be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Health and safety inspections and training

What the health and safety team is responsible for. What happens during an inspection. Advice and training on the rules.

Fire, gas and electrical safety

How to meet workplace fire, gas and electrical safety rules, including finding Gas Safe engineers and portable appliance testing (PAT tests).

Asbestos removal

What to do if you need to safely remove old or damaged asbestos.

Lifting equipment

Rules for using lifting equipment at a business. Rules for equipment examinations. What to do if equipment has defects.

Rough sleepers sheltering in commercial bins

How to prevent harm to rough sleepers who shelter in commercial bins.

Register a cooling tower

When and how to register a cooling tower or evaporative condenser. How to check the cooling tower register.

Page last updated: 3 June 2024

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