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Updates to publications on first aid at work

HSE has made recent updates to 2 publications on first aid at work:

• First aid at work: Guidance on regulations
  
  This publication sets out your responsibility to address first aid provision in the workplace. The updates include emphasising the employers responsibility to take account of employee mental health in their first aid needs assessment.

• Selecting a first aid training provider: A guide for employers
  
  This guidance helps you identify and select a competent provider to deliver first aid training. The updates include simplified guidance on what employers should consider when selecting a training provider.

The updates do not change what is required to comply with the law.

For further advice, resources and information visit our first aid website.

The duty to manage asbestos - are you responsible?

HES's 'Asbestos - Your Duty' campaign targets those responsible for managing asbestos in buildings (dutyholders).

To support dutyholders, we recently updated our webpages for the duty to manage asbestos in buildings. This includes guidance on:

• what the legal duty is and the steps required to comply with the law
• who the dutyholder is, depending on the type of building etc, and their responsibilities
• new templates of an asbestos management plan and an asbestos register with a site plan
• examples of how asbestos can be managed across different industries

You can also:

• answer a few simple questions to check if you have the legal duty to manage asbestos
• watch our video explaining the steps to the duty to manage asbestos in buildings

Updates to HSE's vibration webpages

Our vibration website has recently been refreshed.

This is so you can find the information, advice and resources that you need as easily as possible.

It also ensures our guidance and resources are up to date, user-friendly and easy to use.

Updates include the following pages:

• Advice on measurement and monitoring
• Advice to Employers
• Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
• Guide to using HSE hand-arm vibration exposure calculator
• Vibration risk assessment

HSE builds support to protect trades' mental health

HSEs Working Minds campaign recently welcomed 6 new partners across the construction industry to help reach trades and offer free support.

The campaign helps employers prevent stress and support good mental health.

Joining the campaign are:

• The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA)
• The Contract Flooring Association (CFA)
• The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE)
• The Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA)
• The National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC)
• The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)

If you or someone you know needs help or support, reach out and ask how they are feeling and coping.

To find out more:

• Read our press release
• Access free tools, online learning and support by visiting our Working Minds website