Health and safety briefings
The following health and safety briefings are produced by the CSP's Employment Relations and Union Services function.
A plus symbol by an entry means it is for logged in CSP members only.
- Bullying at Work (ERUS H&S 05)
In recent years, the CSP has become increasingly concerned about the issue of bullying in the workplace; CSP members now report more individual and collective cases than ever before. While some of these are referred specifically as "bullying" issues, many stress and general workplace cases also have bullying elements. - Hazards in Hydrotherapy Pools (ERUS H&S 12)
This briefing paper discusses the various health and safety concerns relating to hydrotherapy pools. - Latex and Latex Allergy (ERUS H&S 13)
Since the 1980's the prevalence and awareness of blood and body fluid borne infection has increased dramatically. As a result, there has been an associated increased demand for gloves and other barrier clothing as a result of universal precautions. - Personal Safety for Loneworkers (ERUS H&S 07)
People who work alone - whether on a regular, permanent or occasional basis - can be more at risk from assault and accidents than other groups of workers. This briefing paper addresses the issue of personal safety for lone workers. - Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) (ERUS H&S 08)
This briefing paper aims to provide a brief overview of the information available regarding repetitive strain injury (RSI). It covers the background to RSI, common terminology and existing caselaw in the area. - Reproductive and Post Birth Hazards in Physiotherapy (ERUS H&S 06)
This briefing paper considers the real and potential workplace health and safety risks facing CSP members who are pregnant and discusses how best to avoid them. - Risk Assessment (ERUS H&S 03)
Employers have a duty to assess risks arising out of their work activities and undertaking in relation to patients and the general public as well as their employees. - Safe Practice with Electrotherapy (shortwave therapies) (ERUS H&S 04)
This factsheet considers the safe and efficacious practice of the electrotherapy modalities of shortwave diathermy and pulsed shortwave therapy. - Sickness Absence Policies (ERUS H&S 10)
In January 2008 an enabling agreement was reached between NHS Employers and the NHS Staff side with the intention of supporting employers and staff in the management of sickness absence & ill health retirement. This briefing paper outlines the terms of the enabling agreement and provides guidance on good practice, as well as the potential pitfalls for stewards and/or safety representatives may find when involved in reviewing or negotiating new sickness absence policies in response to the new minimum standards. - Violence at Work (ERUS H&S 02)
This guide aims to identify the extent of the problem, who is at risk and ways of preventing the risk of violence and aggression at work.
