Workplace and Environment

Safe use of oxy-acetylene welding and cutting equipmentIf oxy-acetylene welding and cutting equipment is used incorrectly, this could lead to accidents and fires resulting in serious personal injuries.Managing the risksTo help you to identify the haz... 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 hand tools  Accidents caused by the incorrect use of hand tools are common in the workplace. Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards and appropriate ways of controlling them, use our example Risk Assessment - Safe use of Hand ... Read more

Safety for delivery drivers of vehicles up to 1,500kg (1.5 tonnes)  Drivers of delivery vehicles can be subjected to various hazards in the course of their work which, unless controlled, could lead to accidents involving serious personal injuries.Ma... Read more

Risk assessment - slinging of loadsThe slinging of loads to be lifted by cranes can present risks to staff which, left unmanaged, could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.Managing the risksTo ensure this doesn't happe... Read more

Risk assessment - safe use of narrow band sawsUsing narrow band saws to cut wood can 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 h... Read more

Risk assessment - safe use of pneumatic toolsUsing pneumatic tools can 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 associa... Read more

Risk assessment - spray painting emulsionIt's becoming common practice to spray on emulsion paints rather than using a roller. Use our template risk assessment to take the hazards of this method of work into account.Why and how to use itPainting using... Read more

Risk assessment - stockroom operationsBadly organised stockrooms can easily become a fire trap and increase the risk of slipping and tripping. Use our template risk assessment to manage these issues.Control measuresTo ensure all significant risks and... Read more

Safe use of basic cleaning materialsThe misuse of basic cleaning materials can prove harmful, leading to skin conditions as well as other forms of ill-health. Where such materials have warning labels on their packaging, they will require a full asses... Read more