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Selling and storing tobacco products
What you need to do if you sell or store tobacco products in the UK
Dealing with alcohol issues in the workplace
Look for warning signs of alcohol use and provide support where possible.
Workplace smoking policy
What should be covered by a smoking policy including who has responsibility, where smoking is allowed and information on quitting.
Dealing with drugs use in the workplace
A list of symptoms of possible drug use and advice on providing support and counselling to an employee using drugs.
Benefits of workplace policies on smoking, drugs and alcohol
Clear policies let everyone know what the rules are and help prevent problems from occurring in the first place.
Workplace policies on smoking, drugs and alcohol
Identifying and dealing with problems caused by smoking, drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Protecting your business
How to reduce reduce health and safety risks in your business and avoid penalties related to non-compliance
Computer health and safety at work
Promoting safe computer use, healthy workstations and frequent breaks in your workplace can prevent, eye problems, injuries and upper limb disorders to staff
EU BPR
How EU BPR affects businesses in Northern Ireland and where to get support for your activities which fall within scope
GB BPR
Guidance on how GB BPR regulates biocidal products that are supplied or used in the Great Britain market
How to keep up to date on chemical regimes
A quick reference guide on where to obtain the latest information on European Union and United Kingdom chemical regimes
Avoid slips and trips in the workplace
Identifying and managing the common hazards in your workplace which could cause staff or customers to slip or trip, including spills, cables and steps
REACH - Registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals
What REACH is, and how you must comply with it if you supply, manufacture, use or import certain chemicals
Stress and drugs and alcohol use
Substance use problems lead to workplace stress which can affect the performance of your business.
Counselling and support for drugs and alcohol use
Services to deal with alcohol or drug use problems and to promote occupational health in your business.
Workplace testing for drugs and alcohol
What you need to consider if you plan to test for drugs or alcohol in the workplace.
Discipline, grievance and dismissal procedures
If offering support doesn't help, responding to substance use with firm action may be necessary.
Maintain personal protective equipment
Complying with personal protective equipment regulations and maintaining protective equipment, including the eight main areas to consider in order to comply.
Purchase the safest workplace equipment and machinery
Buying the right equipment for the designated task and your legal duties when purchasing machinery and disposing of old equipment.
Use hand-held tools safely
Minimising and managing risks from using hand-held tools, including protecting against hand-arm vibration by assessing the risks and taking appropriate action.