Topic: Health & safety
Risk assessment - drinking water dispenserIf you have a water cooler that's fed with a large plastic container, then you'll need to make sure that the risks are assessed and controlled.The risksThe biggest risk associated with water cooler systems is t... Read more
24 Apr 2017
Risk assessment - using, collecting and disposing of sharpsHandling and disposing of sharps 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 ide... Read more
17 Feb 2017
Risk assessment - floor and wall tilingIf your staff are involved in floor or wall tiling, then you'll need to assess the risks involved. To give you a head start why not use our template document?What's covered?Our example risk assessment covers the c... Read more
16 May 2017
Risk assessment - use of a screenerThere are many hazards associated with the operation of a screener that can present risks to staff. Left unmanaged, these could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.Managing the risks... Read more
17 Mar 2017
Whole body vibration checklistIf you use machinery or vehicles which cause vibration throughout the body, you have duties under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 (CVWR) to manage that risk. Our checklist will set you on the right path... Read more
02 Oct 2020
Dermatitis management checklistDermatitis can affect employees in any workplace, not just those where dangerous chemicals are used. So if an employee says that they have a problem, use our checklist to find some answers.Managing dermatitisAccording t... Read more
UPDATED30 Aug 2024
Contractor briefingWhen contractors' employees or subcontractors arrive on site you need to exchange information about any risks created by the work and explain the fire procedures etc. Use our briefing to provide a prompt of what's needed.What's cove... Read more
30 Aug 2012
Ladder checklistMany accidents occur because users don't check the condition of the ladder first, or fail to make checks after repairs have been made. In order to reduce these risks, get your staff into the habit of checking equipment first.Ladder che... Read more
03 Nov 2023
Method statement evaluationUse our method statement evaluation to check that what you receive from a contractor is OK to use and that the key points are covered.Why do you need it?Clients have a responsibility for the safety of a contractor's work. So... Read more
26 Feb 2013
Safety briefing - human factors in accidentsThis briefing explains the human factors which are common causes of accidents at work and how to identify them. What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Human Factors in Accidents is to give a basic ... Read more
01 Jul 2016