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

Method statement - drilling into textured coatingsBecause of the risks associated with drilling into textured coatings, e.g. manual handling, exposure to asbestos, striking a pipe or cable etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your st... 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

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

Method statement - drilling into ceramic tilesBecause of the risks associated with drilling into tiles, e.g. dust, flying debris, hitting a buried cable or pipe etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow.  What to... Read more

Risk assessment - floor and wall tilingIf your staff are involved in floor or wall tiling, then you'll need to assess the risks involved. To give you a head start why not use our template document?What's covered?Our example risk assessment covers the c... 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