Personal safety

Guidance to help you manage risk for pregnant and recently pregnant employees in the workplace.

Manual handling means transporting or supporting a load by hand or bodily force. It includes lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving loads.

Guidance for employees who work alone and unsupervised on how to protect your personal safety.

Essex County Council's responsibilities for your health and safety when you're working from home.

Advice for managers and under-18 employees on how to reduce risks in the workplace.

Guidance on preventing and managing abuse, threats and assault in the workplace.

How to stay safe when your work brings you in contact with members of the public.

Which health and safety policies and procedures contractors and suppliers working for Essex County Council need to comply with.