# Official HSE Health & Safety — The only app by the HSE

> Official HSE app for workplace health and safety guidance, tools, and training. (iPhone/iPad app by TSO (The Stationery Office).)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/official-hse-health-and-safety/id1511898788 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TSO (The Stationery Office)](https://appshunter.io/developer/463289102)
- Category: Business, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 55 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-11-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/official-hse-health-and-safety/id1511898788/reviews.md

## What is Official HSE Health & Safety?

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. We are dedicated to protecting people and places and helping everyone lead safer and healthier lives.

The official HSE health and safety app designed to help people better understand: 
· the law
· their health and safety rights
· their responsibilities
· approved resources, tools and training

1) use HSE's approved risk management tools:
· manual handling assessment charts (MAC) tool
· assessment of repetitive tasks (ART) tool
· risk assessment of pushing and pulling (RAPP) tool
· stress indicator tool (SIT)

2) watch exclusive videos by a HSE inspector that guide you through the risk management process.

3) understand how to manage health and safety:
· finding the right guidance for your business
· basic advice for small businesses
· making arrangements to manage health and safety
· your workers and workplace
· how to manage health and safety (plan, do, check, act)
· the law (links to regulations, legal duties of workers, criminal and civil law)
· useful resources

4) learn how to manage risks and conduct risk assessments:
· steps needed to manage risk
· risk assessment template and examples
· common workplace risks
· more detail on managing risk

5) investigate workplace accidents and incidents:
· what does the law say you should do?
· why investigate?
· the benefits
· who should carry out the investigation
· when should the investigation start?
· what does the investigation involve?
· steps to take after an accident or incident
· reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences
· should I investigate?
· what makes an investigation successful?
· glossary
· investigation forms

6) learn how to manage work-related stress for:
· small organisations (up to 50 employees)
· medium-size organisations (51-250 employees)
· medium-size organisations, with multiple sites

In addition, there is a link to the Working Minds campaign that provides a range of tools and support to help small businesses find the best ways to prevent work related stress and promote good mental health.

7) publication and reference list for:
· Legal series (L)
· Approved codes of practice (ACOP)
· Health and safety guidance (HSG)
· Health and safety regulations (HSR)

8) register for the latest training and events delivered by HSE.

Also, includes an intuitive search function, key products section and automatic live updates.

## Key features

- Risk management tools (MAC, ART, RAPP, SIT)
- Guidance on health and safety law
- Accident and incident investigation procedures
- Work-related stress management resources
- Access to HSE publications and training
- Search function and live updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/official-hse-health-and-safety/id1511898788/reviews.md

### 4/5 — An excellent idea but not a complete list

*2024-09-28*

As a union health and safety representative it is very useful in the workplace but it has it limitations which is a shame

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! We are pleased you found the app useful. we will use this feedback to help improve our app for our customers. Many thanks, TSO

### 5/5 — A Real Game Changer!

*2024-06-21*

Smart simple to use, available 24/7 fits into your top pocket fast information when you need it. Well done HSE great start and would welcome to see this advance into HSG65 Management System and RAMS support for all industries.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the 5-star review! We're glad you enjoyed using our official HSE app. Many thanks, TSO

### 1/5 — Waste of money it doesn’t work for me

*2024-04-12*

Bought this APP however it doesn’t seem to want t work at all. All I get is a page saying get started and nothing after that page. Not even worth a one star rating.
Still doesn’t work

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! We’d really like to help. Please contact us via feedback@williamslea.com and our team will be happy to assist. Best wishes, TSO

### 3/5 — Needs some work

*2021-08-03*

Could be a good idea, but needs things like videos, articles, news or forums

### 3/5 — Good idea but limited in content

*2021-03-11*

I like the idea of this as a health and safety professional it is good to have quick access to information to check latest guidance. However, the content on here is really limited and when you put covid into the search bar nothing comes up despite a large amount of guidelines provided on the website.

### 1/5 — Of Very Little Use

*2021-02-18*

Afraid this adds nothing - no useful functionality and all it actually provides is a series of links to the HSE website - which can be accessed on a phone or iPad anyway.

### 1/5 — Missed opportunity - good idea, poor implementation

*2021-02-13*

The idea of giving handy easy to use HSE tools and tips on a mobile device that could help out in the field is a great concept. This version of the app however has missed the mark. 

Aside from the intro screen bug, where it won’t clear by hitting “skip” (I have a screen video of this if it helps the dev team), the app and info isn’t setup for mobile consumption (in my opinion). 

I think it’s likely that there is a mobile demand for access to “tools” that help the activities for individuals and employers, and with hints tips and instructions guiding uses of it on the way. For example in making assessments of different types of risks.  Or getting summarised bullet pointed information on key topics (LOLER, Permitting, production of Method statements, VDU checks).  In this application it takes content from the HSE webpages and formats it so that you can see on a mobile device.  It provides no other easy to use information and no easy summarisation. No quick hints and tips. No access to online or digital forms (which is the biggest miss as this is what you need out and about - tools). So I find myself wondering why I would ever use this rather than simply wait until I have access to a computer and look up any content I needed in a much easier way. 

For the level of information provided in this app it should be given as a free download not charged £2.99. If however you can develop this into something more useful that is helpful on a mobile device and can be used live in the field I would be happy to pay this price or higher. 

If you have any questions please get in touch

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2021-02-11*

I am very disappointed that HSE are selling this app at the price shown.  The app is apparently in Beta and has little to no content.

Do not waste your time downloading and I urge the developers to remove the cost of this app whilst in Beta.  Would be worth while releasing on TeatFlight before trying to sell at £2.99!

I have requested a refund through Apple.

### 1/5 — Very Poor - what a waste of resources.

*2021-02-10*

This app is disappointing, especially given the price of £3.
It is a convoluted way of accessing the HSE website. It consists mainly of introduction text and bullet points with links to the website. There are no useful tools on it; nothing really useful. You’ll be better off adding a shortcut link to their website on the home screen of your phone/tablet.

I asked my employees to download this app because I thought that it would be good for them to have a point of reference, I wish I’d checked it out before I had asked them to do this. The app doesn’t even have the health and safety law card on it!

Whoever was involved in the concept and development of this app really needs to get out into the work environment to understand what people using this app would really want from it. It misses all the key features.

They reckon that they did some research into what people would require from an app, but they were obviously asking the wrong questions, or asking the wrong people.  Development of this particular app has been a waste of resources.

My advice to anybody looking at downloading this app is don’t. You’ll be as disappointed as I was.

I have to ask... HSE, why don’t you develop an app that will help businesses manage their health and safety with practical functionality: digital risk assessments; training videos, quizzes, generic tool box talks on common subjects; the ability to keep records of inductions, training, and refresher training and for business to add their own stuff; pop up reminders when important actions are required; a health and safety vault for important documents? All with HSE advice and guidance included? I don’t understand why there are third party companies out there offering these sorts of features whilst the governing body for health and safety in the UK is left for dust.

### 1/5 — Save your money

*2021-02-10*

Completely useless. It contains nothing but very basic advice on Risk management. I mistakenly thought it would give access to the UK HSE’s full repository of information and industry sectors. But alas it seems the Prestigious United Kingdom Health and Safety Executive have entered the “Rip the Punter off” domain.

## Frequently asked questions about Official HSE Health & Safety

### What is the Official HSE Health & Safety app?

The Official HSE Health & Safety app is a tool developed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to help users understand workplace health and safety laws, their rights, responsibilities, and access approved resources and training.

### What risk management tools are available in the Official HSE Health & Safety app?

The app includes HSE's approved risk management tools such as the manual handling assessment charts (MAC) tool, assessment of repetitive tasks (ART) tool, risk assessment of pushing and pulling (RAPP) tool, and the stress indicator tool (SIT).

### Can I investigate workplace accidents using the Official HSE Health & Safety app?

Yes, the app provides guidance on what the law says about investigating workplace accidents and incidents, including why to investigate, the benefits, who should carry it out, and the steps involved.

### Does the Official HSE Health & Safety app offer resources for managing work-related stress?

Yes, the app offers specific guidance on managing work-related stress for small, medium-sized, and multi-site organizations. It also links to the Working Minds campaign for additional support.

### How does the Official HSE Health & Safety app help with legal compliance?

The app provides access to information on health and safety law, including links to regulations and the legal duties of workers. It also offers guidance on how to manage health and safety effectively within a business.

### Can I find training and events through the Official HSE Health & Safety app?

Yes, you can register for the latest training and events delivered by HSE directly through the app. It also includes a publication and reference list for various HSE guidance documents.

### What devices is the Official HSE Health & Safety app compatible with?

The Official HSE Health & Safety app is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It was last updated on October 28, 2025.

### Does the Official HSE Health & Safety app have ads?

No, the Official HSE Health & Safety app does not contain advertisements. It is a free application provided by the HSE.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.2 — 2025-10-28

App reliability improvements and content updates.

### 2.3.1 — 2025-09-19

App reliability improvements and content updates.

### 2.2.1 — 2025-04-25

Minor bugfixes

### 2.2.0 — 2024-08-15

Content updates and minor improvements

### 2.1.3 — 2024-06-24

Resolved a bug, which was affecting users, when they tried to open the app.

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