Official HSE app

HSE's mission is to prevent death, injury and ill-health in Great Britain's workplaces. Ensuring that guidance is available and accessible in a variety of formats is central to achieving this objective.

The official HSE health and safety app is designed to help people better understand:

  • the law

  • their health and safety rights

  • their responsibilities

  • approved resources, tools and training

 

Download the official HSE app

Download the app for free on your Apple or Android device from either the iOS Apple Store or Google Play Store.

 

HSE app content

1) Use HSE's approved risk management tools:

  • Manual Handling Assessment Charts (MAC) tool

  • Assessment of Repetitive Tasks (ART) tool

  • Risk assessment of Pushing and Pulling (RAPP) tool

  • Stress Indicator Tool (SIT)


2) Watch exclusive videos by an HSE inspector that guide you through the risk management process.

 

3) Understand how to manage health and safety by:

  • finding the right guidance for your business

  • basic advice for small businesses

  • making arrangements to manage health and safety

  • your workers and workplace

  • how to manage health and safety (plan, do, check, act)

  • the law (links to regulations, legal duties of workers, criminal and civil law)

  • useful resources


4) Learn how to manage risks and conduct risk assessments:

  • steps needed to manage risk

  • risk assessment template and examples

  • common workplace risks

  • more detail on managing risk


5) Investigate workplace accidents and incidents:

  • what does the law say you should do?

  • why investigate?

  • the benefits

  • who should carry out the investigation

  • when should the investigation start?

  • what does the investigation involve?

  • steps to take after an accident or incident

  • reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences

  • should I investigate?

  • what makes an investigation successful?

  • glossary

  • investigation forms


6) Learn how to manage work-related stress for:

  • small organisations (up to 50 employees)

  • medium-size organisations (51-250 employees)

  • medium-size organisations, with multiple sites


7) Publication and reference list for:

  • Legal series (L)

  • Approved codes of practice (ACOP)

  • Health and safety guidance (HSG)

  • Health and safety regulations (HSR)


8) Register for the latest training and events delivered by HSE.


The app also includes an intuitive search function, key products section and automatic live updates.

 

If you would like some more information or have a question about the app, please contact us at: tso_marketing@williamslea.com