Health and safety

Transporting small quantities of chemicals, paints and solventsMany chemicals, paints and solvents could be hazardous if they come into contact with each other or are spilled during transportation. Failure to manage the risks associated with their tr... Read more

Changing electric lamps There are enough risks associated with the changing of electric lamps to make the task dangerous. Failure to ensure that these risks are reduced to an acceptable level may result in accidents, which could put you on the wrong ... Read more

Managing slips, trips and falls in an office environmentSlips, trips and falls can present a major hazard in an office environment. If the risks are not managed properly, this could lead to accidents resulting in personal injuries.Managing the risksT... Read more

Control of third party drivers on company premisesFailure to control the actions of third party drivers, whether they are delivery drivers, contractors or visitors to your premises, may lead to accidents resulting in personal injury as well as vehicl... Read more

Slips, trips and falls in kitchensSlips, trips and falls in kitchen areas may present risks to staff, which left unmanaged could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards a... Read more

Safe use of pillar and bench mounted drillsIf pillar or bench mounted drilling machines are used incorrectly, this could lead to accidents involving serious personal injuries.Managing the risksTo help you to identify the hazards associated with using... Read more

Plumbing and heatingIf your staff are carrying out basic plumbing and heating work, use this sample risk assessment to identify and manage the significant risks associated with the tasks involved.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards and... Read more

Working in roof spaces Working in roof spaces presents particular risks to staff as it combines working at height with the restrictions of a confined area. Particular care should be taken when carrying out hot work in these spaces.Risk of fallIf thes... Read more

COSHH/DSEAR assessment - bleachIf you use or store bleach in the workplace, you will need to carry out a COSHH/DSEAR risk assessment. Our example document will give you a head start.Why you need our documentBleach is classified as a hazardous substance... Read more

Call centres Work undertaken in call centres may present risks to staff, which left unmanaged could cause accidents or result in ill-health and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law. So use our document to identify the hazards and some app... Read more