Health and safety

New and updated

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  Letters and forms

  Letter providing guidance for staff on controlling infectious diseases at work

  A model letter reminding employees of their responsibilities in relation to the control of infectious diseases in the workplace.

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  FAQs

  What is an "appropriate" eye and eyesight test for the purposes of employers' duties towards display screen equipment users?

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  FAQs

  Does a vision screening test satisfy the requirements for an eye and eyesight test under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992?

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  Training

  Night working quiz - line manager training

  A quiz for line managers to test their knowledge on the law and practice relating to night working.

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  FAQs

  Which work-related accidents or diseases must be reported under RIDDOR?

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  Quick reference

  Reporting of injuries and dangerous occurrences - specified injuries

  A table listing the specified injuries that employers are required to report to the enforcing authorities.

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  Quick reference

  First aid - suggested number of first-aiders/appointed persons

  A table listing the suggested number of first-aiders or appointed persons that might be needed in relation to categories of risk and number of employees.

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  Quick reference

  Recommended temperatures in the workplace

  A table setting out the minimum recommended temperatures in the workplace.

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  Policies and procedures

  Smoking policy

  A model policy to set out your organisation's rules on smoking, including guidelines on e-cigarettes, and smoking in vehicles.

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  Employment law cases

  Case round-up

  Georgina Kyriacou and David Malamentenios are partners and Melissa Powys-Rogrigues, Sandra Martins, Colin Makin and Krishna Santra are associates at Colman Coyle Solicitors. They round up the latest rulings.