Safety in window cleaning using portable ladders
Portable ladders have traditionally been used by window cleaners mainly for cleaning windows on ground, first and second floors. Most...
Risk assessment
As part of managing the health and safety of your business, you must control the risks in your workplace. To...
Preventing falls from boom-type mobile elevating work platforms
This information sheet explains how to prevent falls, not just mitigate the effects once a fall occurs. It also explains...
Manual handling at work
This leaflet describes what you, as an employer, may need to do to protect your employees from the risk of...
Safe use of ladders and stepladders
This guidance is for employers on the simple, sensible precautions they should take to keep people safe when using ladders...
Inspecting fall arrest equipment made from webbing or rope
This leaflet is mainly aimed at employers who are responsible for the use of fall arrest equipment incorporating energy-absorbing lanyards...
Personal protective equipment (PPE) at work
This leaflet describes what you, as an employer, may need to do to protect your employees from the risk of...
Height safety
Falls from height continue to be the biggest killer on construction sites. The following provides advice for users of ladders...
Working with substances hazardous to health
This leaflet describes how to control hazardous substances at work, so they do not cause ill health. It will help...
Safe Work: Roof information sheet
This Information Sheet provides advice on the hazards and control measures associated with work on existing roofs, including working at...
