Health and safety - Machinery and equipment

Using pedestrian-operated pallet trucksUsing pedestrian-operated pallet trucks may 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 haz... Read more

Safe use of hand tools  Accidents caused by the incorrect use of hand tools are common in the workplace. Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards and appropriate ways of controlling them, use our example Risk Assessment - Safe use of Hand ... Read more

Safe use of electric drillsPortable electric drills are useful tools and, with care, they can be among the safest. But electric drills can be dangerous if not handled carefully.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards associated with the us... Read more

Safe use of pressure washersIf pressure washers are used incorrectly, then this could lead to accidents involving serious electric shock resulting in personal injuries or death.Managing the risksTo help you to identify the hazards associated with usi... Read more