Health and safety

How to record and investigate accidents, near misses, workplace violence and work-related ill health using the MySafety tool.

Our duty to protect employees from the health risks of working with display screen equipment (DSE), such as PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones.

How to protect your own health, safety and wellbeing and that of your colleagues.

Guidance for managers and employees on how to carry out first aid needs assessments and book first aid training.

Guidance and policies to help you protect your own and other people's personal safety while at work.

How to prepare for and manage emergency situations, including fires, explosions and chemical hazards.

Protecting council employees and contractors from physical hazards, including driving and vehicles, heavy equipment and hazardous substances.

Health and safety guidance for any event on council premises, or any event organised by council employees, wherever it is held.

Advice and actions recommended by the Health and Safety team following internal and external incidents.

New travel booking system