A free library of health and safety videos and DVD's has been launched by Peterborough City Council, in a bid to assist local businesses comply with safe working legislation.
This excellent free lending library, provided by Peterborough Council, contains such as the following:
- Films with sub-titles in various languages.
- Hand-out materials such as notes and checklists.
- There are 25 films covering wide ranges of health and safety issues for specific businesses and risks.
- Also included are films for the charity and voluntary sectors.
- Films for health and safety of children on farms and office workers.
Many health and safety subjects are covered, including the following:
- Chemical risks.
- Dangers from working with asbestos.
- Manual handling.
- Work at height.
- Control of legionella bacteria in water systems.
- Roll cage use.
- Recovery from back pain.
- Risk assessments.
- Fork lift truck and warehouse safety.
- Examples of accidents and fire safety.
Gail Lewis, Peterborough City Council Health and Safety team leader, said:
“Business owners and managers are responsible for ensuring that their people operate safe working practices. However, the law can seem complex and difficult to explain, especially to people whose first language is not English.
“We have created this free lending library to help local firms manage their health and safety risks successfully.”
Any business wishing to take advantage of the library and who require further information should contact the following:
Telephone (01733) 453574 or email gail.lewis@peterborough.gov.uk
Article by Alexandra Johnston
