Health and safety - Workplace

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

Working in roof spaces Working in roof spaces presents particular risks to staff as it combines working at height with the restrictions of a confined area. Particular care should be taken when carrying out hot work in these spaces.Risk of fallIf thes... Read more

Risk assessment - slinging of loadsThe slinging of loads to be lifted by cranes 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 ensure this doesn't happe... Read more

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

Working in manholes Manholes may contain anything from asphyxiating gases to contaminated water. Use our risk assessment document to help avoid accidents, injuries and ill-health.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards associated with work... Read more

Occupational stressThe HSE defines stress as "the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demand placed on them". So to ensure this doesn't happen you need to identify what could cause this, and then take steps to minimise t... Read more

Mobile tower scaffoldsIf tower scaffolds are incorrectly assembled, then this can lead to accidents involving serious personal injuries.Managing the risksTo help you to identify the hazards associated with using tower scaffolds and the appropriate wa... Read more

Risk assessment - ground clearanceGround clearance activities 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 ensure this doesn't happen, complete a risk... Read more

Working in laboratories Working in laboratories carries specific risks, usually involving hazardous chemicals. Make use of our risk assessment document to help keep you on the straight and narrow.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards ass... Read more

Risk assessment - bar work Although pulling pints isn't the most dangerous activity in the world, there are risks associated with the work that should be identified and managed accordingly. Our risk assessment identifies what to look out for and what... Read more