Further Information

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The HSE should be the first port of call for further information.

Free leaflets can be downloaded from HSE's website www.hse.gov.uk and books from www.hsebooks.co.uk. For specific information and advice on Health and Safety matters, call HSE's Infoline on 08701 545500.

HSE Resources relating to the specific topics included in this section include:

• Health & Safety Regulation - a short guide
• Health & Safety Law - What You Should Know
• Directors responsibilities for health and safety
• Starting your Business
• 5 Steps to Risk Assessment
• A Guide to Risk Assessment Requirements
• A short guide to the PPE at Work Regulations 1992

Other

Copies of actual regulations published from 1987 onwards can be downloaded free of charge from www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/stat.htm

For details of performance standards, contact the British Standards Institute - www.bsi-global.com