The Health & Safety Executive
As the principal enforcement agency for heath and safety in the UK this site is a must for anyone with an interest in health and safety. A wide range of information is available on this site including news and publicity releases, consultation documents, free leaflets about health and safety and recent health and safety publications.
Part of the site is specifically set aside for small businesses.
www.hse.gov.uk
HSE Prosecution Database
This site gives details of all prosecution cases taken by HSE, since 1 April 1999, which resulted in a conviction. www.hse-databases.co.uk/prosecutions/
Or perhaps you want to see what enforcement notices may have been served, this site gives details of all enforcement notices issued since 1 April 2001. It does not include Notices that are under appeal or have been withdrawn.
www.hse-databases.co.uk/notices/
NETREGS
Its aim is to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK to understand the complex environmental regulations that can affect them. The site provides guidance on how to comply with environmental law as well as advice on good environmental practice. www.netregs.gov.uk
Workplace Health Connect
Is set up in partnership with the Health and Safety Executive. They provide free, practical advice on workplace health and safety, working with both managers and staff. Their aim is to transfer knowledge and skills direct to companies, so they can tackle future issues themselves. www.workplacehealthconnect.co.uk
Safe and Healthy Working
Provides an occupational health and safety service for small and medium sized enterprises www.safeandhealthyworking.com/
The Institution of Occupational Health & Safety
As well as health and safety in the workplace, there is scope for issues that include aspects of risk management, environmental protection, health care, hygiene, personnel, education, quality management, and business. www.iosh.co.uk
Rethinking Construction
Rethinking Construction is the banner under which the construction industry, its clients and the government are working together to improve UK construction performance. There site provides plenty of useful information for all businesses. www.rethinkingconstruction.org
COSHH Essentials
This is a free Internet package that anyone can use. Employers, safety representatives or employees can log on and work out what needs to be done to control chemicals in their workplace.
www.coshh-essentials.org.uk
Working Well Together
This site is valuable source of information for the small constructor. wwt.uk.com