Health and Safety Advice for Plumbers

Health and Safety is a big issue in the plumbing and heating business. Many plumbing and heating contractors are finding that more and more health and safety concerns are making themselves known, and current legislation demands you to take your responsibilities seriously.

At APHC Ltd, we can help you by providing members with the right advice on any health and safety issue – exactly when you need it.

There are various issues that you might need advice with. This includes:

• Exposure to hazardous substances such as lead or asbestos.
• Exposure to biohazards, including raw sewage.
• Exposure to electrics.
• Exposure to noise.
• Working at heights.
• Slips, trips and falls on wet surfaces.
• Working in awkward positions that could injure your back.
• Working alone for long periods of time.
• Burns from the release of hot water or steam.
• Stress.
• Reporting hazards/accidents.

It is important that any plumber or heating contractor has the right support and training for the job. APHC Ltd. can help by providing advice through our technical helpline and factsheets. APHC Ltd. also offer discounted training courses aimed specifically at your industry.

Whether you are concerned about an inspection or if it is simply general day to day issues that you need advice for, you can trust in APHC Ltd. to help you. Find our more about advice and support for plumbers.