Workplace and Environment

Risk assessment - working in cold storage areasWorking in cold storage areas 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 hazar... Read more

Young persons working in an engineering environmentUnder health and safety law a "young person" is defined as anyone under 18 years. Employers are duty-bound to make a specific risk assessment for under 18s that takes particular account of their inexpe... Read more

Warehouses (general access for visitors)Warehouses can present risks to visitors who may be unaware of the dangers from work activities within this environment. So use our document to highlight what can happen and what can be done to minimise the ris... Read more

Risk assessment - playgroundPlaygrounds are places for children to take risks, but in a controlled way. Carrying out a risk assessment of these areas is therefore imperative. Use our example document to produce your own.How does it work?Risk assessme... Read more

Risk assessment - small conferences and seminarsWhether you're organising a conference or seminar for staff or for external delegates, you need to assess and control the risks. Our sample risk assessment will give you a head start.When to use it This ... Read more

Risk assessment - work near waterIf your staff work near water, then you'll need to complete a risk assessment to make sure that they and others in the area are kept safe. Ours will help you to get started.What's covered?This risk assessment sets out v... Read more

Working in laboratories Working in laboratories carries specific risks, usually involving hazardous chemicals. Make use of our risk assessment document to help keep you on the straight and narrow.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards ass... Read more

Working in domestic premises Working in domestic premises may be more hazardous than you think. Use our risk assessment document to help ensure you've got everything covered.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards associated with this type ... 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

Working in LPG storage areasAnyone working in LPG storage areas must be extremely careful in how canisters are handled and ensure that they are kept away from naked flames. Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards associated with working in... Read more