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Better backs billboardBetter Backs 07

A national campaign to tackle back pain and upper limb disorders at work.

Euroweek 2007 campaign logoFalls from vehicles

Raising awareness of the risk of falling when accessing and/or working at height on vehicles.

Euroweek 2007 campaign logoEuroweek 2007

This year’s campaign slogan is ‘Lighten the Load’ and is dedicated to musculoskeletal disorders.


StepladderLadder Exchange

If it is right to use a ladder, use the right ladder, use it safely. If it’s not the right ladder, exchange it.

Backpain DrummerBetter Backs 2006

A national publicity and inspection campaign in Autumn 06 to tackle back pain in the workplace.

Euroweek 06 Euroweek 2006

‘Safe Start’ is dedicated to the occupational safety and health of young people.


Let's cut out dermatitis Bad Hand Day

Aimed to raise managers' and hairdressers' awareness of dermatitis and persuade them to take action against it.

Safer community campaignSafer community

Sustainable improvements in safety and health, working in partnership with local people and organisations.

a playing cardDon't take the gamble

Raised awareness in maintenance workers - risks of contact with asbestos.


A person climbing a ladder Height Aware campaign

The aim was to help people identify when they are working at height and where they may be at risk of falling.

"We don't want to shout..."Reducing noise levels at work

Hearing loss caused by work is preventable, but once your hearing has gone it will not come back.

Three test tubes in a holderBetter business - small businesses campaign

Highlighting to small firms the possible cost savings to be made through good health and safety practice.


Workplace transportWorkplace transport

Every year 70 people are killed and 2000 more are seriously injured in incidents involving vehicles at work.

bricks lying on the floor of a construction siteWatch your step in the construction industry

Construction site inspections looking at good order issues and their management.

watch your step campaign logoWatch your step - slips and trips

Do you know the true cost of people slipping up and tripping over at your company?


roof timbersFit Out campaign

Inspections looking at the issues of safety at construction projects that are approaching completion.

Better Business Better Business

Health and safety doesn't have to be expensive, time consuming or complicated.

Miniature models of farm workers Farm Safe

Children are often present and every year they are seriously hurt and even killed in farm accidents.


Worksmart logo - Owl wearing a hard hatWork Smart

A series of videos featuring stories about accidents, near misses and risks in the workplace.

A person wearing a protective suit and gloves Asbestos risk management

Regulations and further information on the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002.