Safety at Work

Stay safe at work with practical advice on recognising hazards, reporting concerns, and protecting yourself. Our articles cover workplace rights, stress management, and creating a secure working environment.

Asbestos Risks

Asbestos is present in over 500,000 UK buildings and kills around 1,000 people yearly, here's what you need to know about the risks.

First Aid at Work

First Aid at Work regulations apply to all workplaces, including self-employed and home-based workers, here's what you need to know.

Health and Safety for Homeworkers

Your home office needs to meet health and safety standards too, here's what you need to know as a homeworker.

Health and Safety in the Office

Office employers must assess risks and provide first aid, report accidents, and keep premises insured to meet health and safety laws.

Personal Safety and Lone Working

Keep yourself safe while working alone by recording client details, staying in contact with colleagues, and letting others know where you are.

Preventing Stress at Work

Work stress costs the NHS millions in sick days, but employers have legal duties and practical steps to prevent it.

Using PC Equipment Safely

Set up your desk and computer equipment to avoid aches, strains and injuries at work.

Working at Height Regulations

Anyone working at height needs to know the basic rules, whether you're a window-cleaner, scaffold-builder, or fixing gutters at home.