Topic: Health & safety
Risk assessment - using a leaf blowerUsing a leaf blower 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 associated with l... Read more
24 Apr 2017
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
24 Mar 2017
Risk assessment - cleaning vehicles using a pressure washerUsing a pressure washer to clean vehicles 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 hel... Read more
24 Jan 2017
Risk assessment - using a floor buffing machineUsing a floor buffing machine 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
13 Jan 2017
Method statement - temporary hoarding erectionBecause of the risks associated with erecting temporary hoarding to protect your site, e.g. manual handling, working on roads, the use of handtools etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that yo... Read more
02 May 2012
Method statement - tree felling using a chainsawBecause of the risks associated with chainsaws, e.g. serious lacerations, manual handling, falling trees etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow. What to do?If y... Read more
02 May 2012
Construction welfare facilities checklistSchedule 2 of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 specifies the minimum welfare facilities to be provided on construction sites. Use our checklist to ensure you comply.What's covered?The p... Read more
01 Sep 2015
Manual handling management checklistAbout a third of all over three-day injuries are caused by manual handling. Therefore you need to adopt a thorough approach that looks at the legal requirements and checks you've implemented some practical solutions... Read more
14 Oct 2009
Manual handling checklistAssessing the risks to staff from manual handling is a legal requirement. To help you do this, we have introduced a checklist that can be used in a variety of different working environments.Reducing handling risksApart from t... Read more
10 May 2009
Method statement - work on contaminated landBecause of the risks associated with working on contaminated land, e.g. manual handling, exposure to hazardous substances, the use of plant and machinery, working near the edge of an excavation etc., you mu... Read more
11 Jun 2012