Risk assessment - General

Manual handling  Manual handling occurs in most aspects of work. Carried out using the wrong techniques or attempting to move items beyond the capacity of the employee will almost certainly lead to accidents. Managing the risksTo help you identify t... 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

Risk assessment - safety when handling cashHandling cash 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 associated with c... Read more

Attendance at external eventsMany companies arrange external events for their employees for a number of different reasons - to enhance training skills, encourage "team building" or as a means of collective reward etc. Managing the risksTo help you iden... Read more

Risk assessment - guidanceCompleting a risk assessment on a task, a chemical or location can be a daunting prospect. To make things simpler, use our guidance document that identifies which document to use and helps you through the process. Important ... Read more

Risk assessment - using, collecting and disposing of sharpsHandling and disposing of sharps 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 ide... Read more

First aid requirementsEmployers are legally obliged to provide first aid facilities in the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. A failure to do so will potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.Managing the risksTo help you, use ou... Read more

Risk assessment - blankAlthough carrying out risk assessments is a legal requirement, it can be confusing for those unaware of what's really required. To help you complete the process use our blank form.Risk managementUnder the Management of Health an... Read more