Risk assessment

Safe erection and dismantling of tubular scaffoldingTubular scaffolding erected or dismantled incorrectly could lead to accidents involving serious personal injuries. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require employers to assess all work at height ... Read more

Risk assessment - removal of lead-based paints from doors and windowsRemoving lead-based paints from doors and windows can present risks to staff which, left unmanaged, could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.Managi... Read more

Risk assessment - PV panel installation Installing solar panels on pitched roofs can present risks, which left unmanaged could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law. To ensure this doesn't happen, you should complete a r... Read more

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

Risk assessment - cabling in underfloor voidsCabling in underfloor voids 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 a... Read more

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

Risk assessment - drilling asbestos cement sheetsDrilling asbestos cement sheets can present risks to staff which, left unmanaged, could cause accidents and/or health risks and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.Managing the risksTo help... Read more

Avoidance of buried services When digging holes and trenches, whether on a construction site, the highway or a pavement, the chances are that you may come across buried utility services such as gas, water, communications or electricity.Managing the r... Read more

Risk assessment - cutting and preparing stoneCutting and preparing stone 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.What to doTo reduce... Read more

Garages and workshops Work undertaken in garages and workshops often involves working in a restricted area around inspection pits and on floor surfaces with the potential for oil and grease spillages. Oils and greasesThese and other risks to staff an... Read more