Health and safety

Safety for delivery drivers of vehicles up to 1,500kg (1.5 tonnes)  Drivers of delivery vehicles can be subjected to various hazards in the course of their work which, unless controlled, could lead to accidents involving serious personal injuries.Ma... Read more

Painting and decoratingPainting and decorating is not hazard-free. Care needs to be taken to prevent an accident connected with working at height from a ladder or work platform. Plus there are the added dangers of using flammable materials in the wor... Read more

Safe removal and disposal of small amounts of asbestos-containing materialsIf asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are removed and handled incorrectly, this could lead to serious risks to health and possible prosecution.Managing the risksTo help you ... Read more

Visiting customer sites All sites have their particular hazards which you should be aware of before the visit takes place. Make use of our document to ensure the risks are minimised.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards associated with ... Read more

Changing electric light fittings Changing an electric light fitting must be done with care. There are several possible risks involved, including cuts from broken glass, burns from incorrect handling, plus the associated dangers of working at height a... Read more

Forklift truck operations The use of forklift trucks can present risks in the workplace to both drivers and pedestrians alike which, left unmanaged, could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.  Managing the risksTo he... Read more

Access to vehicles whilst loading/unloadingWork that involves the loading or unloading of vehicles could cause fall injuries if the incorrect method of access or egress is used. To ensure that this doesn't happen, you should complete a risk assessment ... Read more

Winter drivingThere are many risks associated with driving - even in the best weather conditions. However, the risks are even greater during the winter. To ensure these risks are kept to a minimum make full use of our document. Managing the risks T... Read more

Cleaning in kitchensAlthough cleaning is traditionally a low-risk activity, in a kitchen environment there are a number of risks present that must be managed to prevent accidents. Cleaning safelyRisks left unmanaged could potentially put you on the w... Read more

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