Resources
Materials from a number of sources have been gathered to support your learning. These will be of particular value if you work in a personalised service and have difficulty attending face-to-face training or where no e-learning alternative is available. These materials can also be used as additional information for courses you have completed.
However these materials do not replace courses which are essential training for your job. If you are unclear about what else you need to become knowledgeable in any topic you should seek the advice of your line manager or Training and Development Officer.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 1998 (COSHH) Simple GuideHealth and Safety Executives short guide to what you need to know about Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) |
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974A short guide to Health and Safety Regulations by the Health and Safety Executive. |
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)A short guide to Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) by the Health and Safety Executive. |
Manual Handling OperationsA short guide to Manual Handling Operations by the Health and Safety Executive. |
Provision and Use of Work EquipmentA short guide to Provision and Use of Work Equipment by the Health and Safety Executive. |
Workplace Health Safety and Welfare Regulations 1992A short guide to Workplace Health Safety and Welfare Regulations 1992 by the Health and Safety Executive. |
Wheelchair Safety, Maintenance and Operations GuideThis resource is a guide to wheelchair safety, maintenance and operations. |
Basic advice on first aid at workBasic advice on first aid for use in an emergency by the Health and Safety Executive. Please note this is not a substitute for effective training. |
Manual Handling at WorkThis Health and Safety Executive leaflet describes what you, as an employer, may need to do to protect your employees from the risk of injury through manual handling tasks in the workplace. It will also be useful to employees and their representatives. |
Back pain in the workplaceSitting badly in front of a computer for hours on end is storing up trouble. The body can tolerate being in one position for only a short period of time before it feels the need to adjust. Positioning monitor, keyboard, and mouse, correctly can help to ensure good computer posture and a proper chair is essential. The following guide will give you some tips on how to try and avoid back pain the the workplace. |