Topic: Health & safety
Risk assessment public safetyThose visiting or using your premises may seek reassurance that you have appropriate health and safety arrangements in place. Our risk assessment will help you to do this. Is it safe to come in?If you make your premises a... Read more
09 Nov 2015
Risk assessment - cleaning retail premisesCleaning retail premises 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 associa... Read more
24 Mar 2017
Cutting holes in concrete and brickworkCutting holes in concrete and brickwork is a high-risk activity if not managed properly. Not only does the equipment used have the potential to cause injury, the dusts produced can cause ill-health.To reduce the... Read more
16 Nov 2016
Special evacuation risk assessmentWhen a building is used by the public, customers or visitors, you need inclusive fire procedures which work for everyone. Use our template to ensure you're prepared.Who's it for?The purpose of our Special Evacuation Ri... Read more
21 Dec 2016
New and expectant mothers With the HSE's increased focus on risk for new and expectant mothers use our new risk assessment to ensure you've got everything covered. When to use the form?As soon as you've been notified in writing by the pregnant worker, ... Read more
01 Jul 2022
Homeworkers - generalEmployees who regularly work from home should be treated the same way as other employees. Their work activities will need to be assessed and any hazards highlighted addressed so that the level of risk is reduced as much as possib... Read more
19 May 2017
Transporting small quantities of chemicals, paints and solventsMany chemicals, paints and solvents could be hazardous if they come into contact with each other or are spilled during transportation. Failure to manage the risks associated with their tr... Read more
24 Apr 2017
Risk assessment - protecting the public from construction worksConstruction has a reputation for being a dangerous industry, but it isn't just workers who get hurt. To ensure that you've addressed the risks to members of the public use our risk assessm... Read more
23 Nov 2016
Violence against staffViolence towards employees is a growing problem in the workplace and you have a duty to safeguard their personal safety in this regard.Violence at workThere are particular risks and hazards arising from violence to employees bot... Read more
12 Apr 2017
Fire precautions - means of escapeEnsuring that your premises has adequate means of escape is about the most critical part of your fire risk assessment. Use our form to record what's in place and check that it's suitable.How to use the formMeans of esc... Read more
12 Jan 2017