Frequently Asked Questions

This page provides answers to HSE Infoline's commonly asked questions about health and safety. If you have a question that isn't listed below or you do not have enough information - why not ask an expert.

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• How to identify genuine HSE surveys
• Display Screen Equipment Survey

Health & Safety Regulations and Advice

• What is the maximum/minimum temperature in the workplace?
• Manual handling - frequently asked questions
• When does CDM (Construction, Design and Management Regulations) apply to a project?
• What breaks am I entitled to under the working time regulations?
• Questions about the new Work at Height Regulations 2005
• How do I remove asbestos cement?
• Do employers have to provide personal protective equipment (PPE)?
• Do I need a licence to work with asbestos?
• Have the new Vibration Regulations come into force yet? If so have the HSE produced any guidance material?

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Health & Safety in the Workplace

• How many first aiders do I require?
• Advice on smoking at work
• How do I carry out a risk assessment?
• Can a person be left alone at their place of work?
• Am I entitled to an eyesight test if I work on a VDU?
• How many toilets should a workplace have?
• Should VDU users be given breaks?
• Does my employer have to provide drinking water at work?
• What responsibilities employers have for access to buildings?

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General Health & Safety

• What details do you need to put on the new health and safety law poster?
• Do you have any information on how to compile a health and safety policy?
• Who is responsible for reporting accidents that occur to employees at someone else’s premises?
• Does Health and Safety legislation apply to volunteers working for charities?
• How do I report accidents?
• How can I keep up to date with Health and Safety?
• Companies warned to bin mailshot from fake 'Health and Safety' agencies - January 2005

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