Health and Safety

Every year, hundreds of people are killed, with several hundred thousand suffering from injuries and illness through work related activities. In addition to the personal loss and suffering this can incur, there are huge monetary losses through time off work and material damage, much of which is not covered by insurance.

The Health and Safety Executive website provides a list of organisations concerned with specific health and safety information, in addition to international contacts. HSE: A - Z - Organisations concerned with Health and Safety Information. If your business is located outside Aberdeenshire, please contact your local authority for further advice.

Health and Safety Policy Statment (111kb)
Blank Heath and Safety Policy (54 kb)
Sample Risk Assessment (123kb)
Blank Risk Assessment (8 kb)

Latest News

Clearing the Air
On 26 March 2006 the law on smoking changes. The Scottish Parliament has voted to ban smoking in all enclosed public places because of the health risks associated with passive smoking. This new law comes into effect on 26 March 2006 and applies to businesses, workplaces, clubs, pubs and restaurants
Backs! 2005 Initiative
In June 2005 HSE, Local Authorities and partners launched a nationwide health initiative entitled Backs! 2005. This initiative will support the HSE 2005 – 2008 Business Plan for the healthy priority programme topic of musculoskeletal disorders

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The Health and Safety Executive website provides a list of organisations concerned with specific health and safety information, in addition to international contacts.

If your business is located outside Aberdeenshire, please contact your local authority for further advice.