Safety Risk

Briefing Papers - provide a discussion of the issues and consequences and are particularly useful for senior management and others who need a strategic view of health and safety issues. They are available on a range of issues including:

• computer based working
• occupational stress,
• manual handling activities,
• shift working,
• employing vulnerable groups,
• alcohol, drug and substance abuse in the workplace,
• the role of counseling in the workplace,
• cost of accidents and injuries,
• managing the consequences of a disaster.

Guidance Papers - are useful for senior management, HR and line management staff who are involved in safety. They are available on all the above issues providing a discussion of the issues and their consequences. They include:-

• a discussion of the key issues and their consequences;
• an outline of statutory requirements where appropriate;
• a review of related management issues;
• suggested management strategies and techniques;
• additional sources of help and guidance

Manuals - a range of staff and management manuals are available covering :

• workplace safety 
• group and team working
• implementing technical systems

DSE Documents - include

• DSE user guide
• DSE managers/supervisors guide
• DSE reminder card

Manual Handling Documents - include

• Manual handling - personal responsibilities
• Manual handling - a managers guide
• Manual handling reminder card

Stress Documents - include

• Stress in the workplace - employees advice
• Stress in the workplace - a managers guide to stress risk management

Special Issues

• Shiftwork
• A Manager's Guide to the cost of occupational accidents and injuries

Rehabilitation Guides - Employers and Employees

These outline the likely cause of an injury, what to expect, how long it may take to recover. They also offer advice on  coping with an injury both at home and at work while recovering