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It is aimed at anyone who employs or engages lone workers and also at selfemployed people who work alone Following the guidance in the leaflet is not compulsory but it should help employers understand what they need to do to comply with their legal. What are the risks of working on fragile surfaces Falls through fragile roofs and fragile roof lights cause death and serious injury They account for almost a fifth of all the fatal accidents which result from a fall from height in the construction What is silica Silica is a natural substance found in most rocks sand and clay and in products such as bricks and concrete Silica is also used as filler in some plastics In the workplace these materials create dust when they are cut sanded carved et A contractor is anyone you ask to do work for you who is not an employee The guidance tells you what you must do to comply with health and safety law when you use contractors However it doesnt apply to temporary or agency workers there is more spec It is not a substitute for effective training Basic advice on first aid at work This leaflet contains basic advice on first aid for use in an emergency It is not a substitute for effective training What to do in an emergency Priorities Your prioriti This leaflet is a short guide for employees to the hazards posed by the emissions and describes the precautions that employers and individuals can take What are diesel engine exhaust emissions Diesel engine exhaust emissions commonly known as diesel It gives some examples of ergonomics problems and simple effective advice about how to solve them You may have heard the term ergonomics In some industries such as major hazards defence and transport ergonomics is also called human factors This leaf It will also be useful to employees and their representatives The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 as amended in 2002 the Regulations apply to a wide range of manual handling activities including lifting lowering pushing pulling or carryi But using lifting and handling aids can remove or reduce that risk and keep workers healthy and at work This guidance is intended for managers employees and their representatives and others involved in the selection of lifting and handling aids Why This leaflet describes what employers need to do to minimise the risks when working with systems or equipment which contain a liquid or gas under pressure It will also be useful to employees and their safety representatives As an employer or selfemp It will also be useful to employees and safety representatives Introduction As part of managing the health and safety of your business you must control the risks in your workplace To do this you need to think about what might cause harm to people an Managing health and safety doesnt have to be complicated costly or time consuming In fact its easier than you think If you have taken reasonable steps to prevent accidents or harm to your employees and the injury or illness was caused after 1 Octobe It does not address the safety risks associated with the use of machinery used to produce bales see Find out more Following the guidance in this leaflet could help prevent many of the accidents and much of the ill health associated with the handlin It is aimed at employers the selfemployed and those who control the use of work equipment and includes basic information on safe working practices which operators may find useful Controlling the risks As part of managing the health and safety of you Leaflets. Must look . attractive. and be . easy to read. ;. Use headings with . different sizes . and styles of writing to make the leaflet look . interesting. ;. Include all the relevant . facts.