Healthy,
safe and
productive lives
and enterprises

Health and Social Care Sector

  • 2014

    Guide to the European Union (Prevention of Sharps Injuries in the Healthcare Sector) Regulations 2014

    The purpose of this guide is to provide practical information on the implementation of the European Union (Prevention of Sharps Injuries in the Healthcare Sector) Regulations 2014. The information is aimed at employers, managers, employees, safety representatives, health and safety practitioners and other interested parties in the healthcare sector.

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  • 2013

    Safety in Contract Cleaning

    Chemical and biological safety guidance for employers and employees. This guidance document provides information in relation to chemical and biological safety with respect to those working in contract cleaning

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  • 2012

    Health and Safety Management Checklist For Small Healthcare Facilities

    This checklist can be used as an aid in assessing and reviewing the management of health and safety in your workplace. The checklist is not an exhaustive list of items to be addressed and will not necessarily be comprehensive for all work situations.

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  • 2012

    Health and Safety at Work In Residential Care Facilities

    This guidance is intended for owners, managers and employees of residential care facilities such as elderly, people with disabilities, respite and convalescent care facilities. It will also be useful for other similar type facilities. The guidance is designed to help an employer to manage safety, health and welfare at work and to help employers and employees to understand and meet their duties under occupational safety, health and welfare legislation.

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  • 2011

    Guidance on the Management of Manual Handling in Healthcare

    This guide provides practical information on managing the risk of injury from manual handling activities in the healthcare sector.

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  • 2010

    Health and Safety Management in Healthcare

    This information sheet gives guidance on the key elements of health and safety management in healthcare. It is intended for small employers in the healthcare sector, e.g. small residential care providers and small healthcare practices.

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