Topic: Health & safety
Evacuation procedureIn the event of a fire, ensuring everyone's out of your building should be your primary consideration. However, how this is achieved shouldn't be left to luck. It's something that should be formalised so that if the worst case happen... Read more
15 Dec 2015
Office storageStoring items in offices, whether in cabinets, cupboards or on shelves in storage areas, can, if carried out incorrectly, lead to accidents involving personal injuries.Managing the risksTo help you to identify the hazards associated wit... Read more
10 Feb 2017
Fire marshal recordAs part of your fire log book it's a good idea to include details of the fire marshals appointed within the premises. Use our fire marshal record for the purpose.What's covered?Our Fire Marshal Record allows space for the premises na... Read more
07 Nov 2022
Workplace winter precautionsAll employers are under a duty to keep their premises safe for the people that use them, whether their own staff or customers and visitors. The winter months can bring heavy rain, ice or snow that could, if not managed pro... Read more
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Working in loading and unloading areasWorking in loading and unloading areas may present risks to staff and others. So use our document to help you identify the hazards and appropriate control measures.Managing the risksTo help you identify the haza... Read more
25 Aug 2017
Safe management of grey fleet driversGrey fleet drivers use their own vehicles on company business. It is important that businesses manage such operations to the same standards as those for drivers of company-owned vehicles. Failure to do so may lead... Read more
19 May 2017
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
19 Apr 2017
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
19 Apr 2017
Safe use of garden equipmentFailure to observe the correct operating procedures when using garden equipment may lead to accidents resulting in serious personal injuries.Managing the risksTo help you to identify the hazards associated with the operati... Read more
12 Apr 2017
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
10 Mar 2017