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Health and safety issues and regulations for farm vehicles, machinery and equipment: risk assessments and good practice.
Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
Operators of seagoing ships or small commercial vessels must protect the…
Regular risk assessments must be carried out to see how accidents,…
Code of safe working practices By law, up-to-date copies of the ‘Code of…
Workers must be given suitable protective equipment if performing…
Risk assessments must be carried out to identify who is at risk from noise…
Small commercial vessels must have safety measures in place for workers,…
Domestic passenger ships Seagoing domestic passenger ships, for example…
Passenger vessels operating on inland waters - like estuaries, lakes and…
Marine engineering involves the design, construction, installation, and…
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) provides information on…
Health and safety measures must be in place to ensure the safety of…
Guidance on managing and using bed rails safely.
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
Take care when using creams to treat dry skin conditions as they can easily dry onto clothing, bedding and bandages making them more flammable.
A guide to farming risks, potential problems with public safety and how to avoid accidents
Find out which regulations apply to your products and where to go for further information on how to comply with them.
This notice explains when protective equipment is zero-rated and children's car seats and travel systems are reduced-rated at 5% VAT.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
What you need to know about and do to comply with the law and keep consumers safe.
The guide, toolkit and further information for GB authorities with responsibility for consumer product safety.
The requirements for 3D printed products will depend on whether they are classed as medical devices, personal protective equipment (PPE) or both.
Information for manufacturers of medical devices about reporting adverse incidents and field safety corrective actions to the MHRA.
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
You must wear a safety helmet that meets British safety standards when riding a motorcycle - safety standards, SHARP scheme, visors, goggles and protective clothing
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse on your platform.
Things to consider when buying and using products.
What to do if your land is affected by extreme weather, such as flooding, extreme heat or drought.
List of Field Safety Notices from 6 to 10 May 2024.
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