Call centres Work undertaken in call centres may present risks to staff, which left unmanaged could cause accidents or result in ill-health and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law. So use our document to identify the hazards and some app... Read more

Working from home (office-based staff)Carrying out office-based duties from home is becoming increasingly popular, but you still have a duty to ensure their safety.The home officeThe hazards are similar to those faced in an on-site office including m... Read more

Homeworkers - generalEmployees who regularly work from home should be treated the same way as other employees. Their work activities will need to be assessed and any hazards highlighted addressed so that the level of risk is reduced as much as possib... Read more

Risk assessment - general office duties - staff under 18The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require that young people are protected at work. Our sample risk assessment spells out how to do this in an office environment.Arrang... Read more

Risk assessment - cleaning retail premisesCleaning retail premises 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 associa... Read more

Risk assessment - serving and preparing hot foodThere are many hazards associated with the preparation of hot food that can present risks to staff which, left unmanaged, could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.Manag... Read more

Risk assessment - classroomIt's vital that classrooms are set up and maintained to a standard that minimises the likelihood of injury to staff and pupils. Failing to do so could potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.Managing the risksTo hel... Read more