The report, at paragraph 1.61, states that Government should circulate a leaflet to every household in the UK providing clearly understandable information on mobile phone technology and on related health aspects, including the use of mobile phones while driving. The outcome of this recommendation is the publication of 2 leaflets published on 8 December 2000 by the Dept of Health. HSE do not propose to issue separate guidance. The leaflets include advice for employers and employees on the use of mobile phones which logically follows on from the advice to the public. They can have benefits for safety, efficiency and convenience of employers and staff.
Employers have legal duties to protect the health and safety of their employees.
The Health and Safety Executive advises employers that they should instruct staff not to use mobile phones while driving, or doing anything else where safety is important and their use might interfere with concentration. Copies of the leaflets will be available from various outlets including mobile phone retailers, manufacturers, the system operating companies and public libraries. A limited stock will also be available at GPs' surgeries. 10 and 13 requiring them to provide information and training to their employees. This should be based on the 'at work' guidance given in the leaflet.