This guide provides definitions for key Health & Safety terms in clear, accessible language. The terms are explained in the context of the health and safety industry, and may differ from wider definitions.

Listed in alphabetical order, it is the perfect companion to any health and safety related course or those with Health & Safety responsibilities within their role.

This publication gives insights into best practices, legal obligations, and proactive measures to foster a safe and inclusive work environment for vulnerable workers.

Written in a question and answer format, it provides clear guidance on identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing control measures, employers can create safer work environments and protect their employees from harm. 

By understanding what to expect workers can be more confident asking for support in various employment scenarios.

A guide to some of the key concepts in health and safety law, RRCs Health and Safety Law Step Notes provide an alphabetical reference guide to basic legal terms and pieces of legislation that are relevant to those involved in health and safety. If you want to know how the appeals procedure works in a criminal case, what an ACoP is, or who is considered a responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, then this is the reference guide for you.

A guide to the basic concepts of occupational health and hygiene management, RRC’s Occupational Health & Hygiene Step Notes is a handy reference tool for health and safety practitioners who also need to have a good understanding of the fundamentals of occupational health and hygiene. As well as covering general aspects of occupational health and hygiene, the guide looks at chemical, biological and physical agents that can cause health or hygiene issues in the workplace, as well as ergonomic hazards and issues relating to prevention and control.