Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) – FAQs

There are many common myths about portable appliance testing (PAT) – find out the key facts about the inspection and testing of portable electrical equipment with these frequently asked questions.

Updated health and social care services FAQs

The frequently asked questions have been expanded and are now available online.

Printing industry – FAQs

Answers to some of the frequently asked questions related to the Printing industry safety.

Public services – Local government FAQs

These frequently asked questions help illustrate the nature of some of the issues that HSE routinely gives advice on. The list is not exhaustive and further questions and answers may be added at a latter date.

Workers’ health and safety – FAQs

Answers to some of your frequently asked questions about workers’ health and safety.

Portable appliance tests (PAT)

PAT testing has now been added to the hot topics frequently asked questions (FAQs) page.

Adventure activities licensing – FAQs

This page provides answers to some of your frequently asked questions about adventure activities licensing.

Agriculture FAQs – Training and Vocational Qualifications (VQs)

Answers to some of the frequently asked questions on training requirements in agriculture.

Asbestos – Frequently asked questions

Answers to some of your Frequently asked health and safety questions on asbestos.

Frequently asked questions – RIDDOR, PPE, temperature at work…

This page provides answers to HSE’s commonly asked questions about health and safety,covering such topics as Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR), Personal protective equipment, temperature at work…

Falls from height – Frequently asked questions

This page provides answers to some of your frequently asked questions about working at height.

Respiratory Protective Equipment – FAQs

Answers to your frequently asked questions on respiratory protective equipment.

Domestic gas safety – Information for home owners

Frequently asked questions and information on domestic gas safety for home owners.

Catering and hospitality FAQs – Maintaining equipment

Answers to some of the frequently asked questions on maintaining equipment in the catering and hospitality industry.

Electrical safety FAQs – Quality and Continuity Regulations

Answers to some of the frequently asked questions on electricity safety, quality and continuity regulations includes: legislation, overhead lines, electricity supply companies, underground cables, substations and their security, electricity pylons, ele…

Catering and hospitality FAQs – What are the hazards?

Answers to some of the top frequently asked questions about ‘hazards’ in the catering and hospitality industry.

Gas safety carbon monoxide poisoning – FAQs

You can’t see it, taste it or smell it but CO can kill quickly without warning. Answers to some of your frequently asked questions about carbon monoxide.

Air transport industry – frequently asked questions

Some of the most common air transport industry related health and safety questions.

Electricity at work FAQs – maintaining it safely

How often should I test my equipment?
Electrical equipment should be visually checked to spot early signs of damage or deterioration and thoroughly tested by a competent person often enough that there is little chance the equipment will become dangerou…

Construction FAQs – Banksmen and signallers

Some of the most common health and safety questions asked by construction workers