Health and safety - Workplace

Holes in floors and excavationsWorking adjacent to holes in floors or excavations could present risks to staff and others which, left unmanaged, could cause accidents resulting in serious personal injury.Managing the risksTo help you identify the haz... 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

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

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

Risk assessment - general building maintenance General building maintenance 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... Read more

Working on fragile roofs If work on a fragile roof is not controlled it could easily lead to a fatality. So make use of our risk assessment document to help ensure your stay on the right side of the law.  Managing the risksTo help you identify the h... Read more

Changing electric socket outletsChanging an electric socket outlet needn't be dangerous; in fact, if managed properly, the residual risks are minimal. However, failure to ensure that risks are reduced to an acceptable level may result in an accident, ... Read more

Office cleaning Office cleaning is not usually considered to be hazardous and tends to be overlooked when carrying out the risk assessment process - but it shouldn't be. So use our document to identify what could be dangerous, and what you can do to m... Read more

Slips, trips and falls Slips, trips and falls are one of the most common causes of accidents in the workplace. So use our document to identify the hazards and appropriate control measures.Workplace hazardTo prevent accidents of this type you should c... Read more