Health & safety glossary

COSHH is the UK system for controlling substances that can harm health at work.

Workplace fire safety covers preventing fires, detecting them early, and evacuating people safely.

Manual handling means transporting or supporting loads by hand or bodily force.

PPE is equipment worn to reduce exposure to hazards when other controls are not enough alone.

A risk assessment identifies hazards, judges risk, and records sensible controls.

Work at height is work where a fall could cause personal injury if measures are not taken.