Workplace and Environment

Risk assessment - ground clearanceGround clearance activities 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 happen, complete a risk... Read more

Risk assessment - manual handling of dead bodiesThere are many hazards associated with the manual handling of dead bodies that can present risks to staff. Left unmanaged, these could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the la... Read more

Holes in floors and excavationsWorking adjacent to holes in floors or excavations could present risks to staff and others which, left unmanaged, could cause accidents resulting in serious personal injury.Managing the risksTo help you identify the haz... Read more

Risk assessment - light dutiesIf staff have suffered an injury or illness, they may be able to return to work on light duties. Use our risk assessment to bring them back to work safely.Fit for light dutiesIf a member of staff is ill, or has been inju... Read more

Method statement - using a tower scaffoldBecause of the risks associated with using a tower scaffold, e.g. manual handling, working at height etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow.  What to do?If you're using ... Read more

Risk assessment - guidanceCompleting a risk assessment on a task, a chemical or location can be a daunting prospect. To make things simpler, use our guidance document that identifies which document to use and helps you through the process. Important ... Read more

Garages and workshops Work undertaken in garages and workshops often involves working in a restricted area around inspection pits and on floor surfaces with the potential for oil and grease spillages. Oils and greasesThese and other risks to staff an... Read more

Risk assessment - classroomIt's vital that classrooms are set up and maintained to a standard that minimises the likelihood of injury to staff and pupils. Failing to do so could potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.Managing the risksTo hel... Read more

Outdoor event safety plan and risk assessmentIf you're planning an outdoor event, then you should produce a safety plan and risk assessment. Our template will get you started.Setting it all outYou could be asked for a safety plan and risk assessment b... Read more

Method statement - flushing and disinfection of new hot and cold water systemsBecause of the risks associated with disinfecting a water system, e.g. manual handling, the use of hazardous substances etc., you must identify the safe systems of work tha... Read more