Topic: Risk assessment
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Risk Assessments (220)
Safe use of angle grinders/cutters Angle grinders/cutters etc. appear simple to use. However, used incorrectly and with the wrong type of cutting or grinding disc and accidents may result.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards associated wi... Read more
15 May 2017
Risk assessment - using bench-mounted abrasive wheelsUsing bench-mounted abrasive wheels 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 identi... Read more
03 Jan 2017
Risk assessment - clearing up after a floodFollowing a flood, the clean up exercise can be hazardous. With this in mind, we have prepared a risk assessment that identifies how to get your premises back in order safely. What to do?If your business has... Read more
16 May 2017
Handling and storage of chemical substancesThe handling and storage of chemical substances may 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 i... Read more
03 Jan 2017
Safe use of oxy-acetylene welding and cutting equipmentIf oxy-acetylene welding and cutting equipment is used incorrectly, this could lead to accidents and fires resulting in serious personal injuries.Managing the risksTo help you to identify the haz... Read more
10 Feb 2017
Safety for delivery drivers of vehicles up to 1,500kg (1.5 tonnes) Drivers of delivery vehicles can be subjected to various hazards in the course of their work which, unless controlled, could lead to accidents involving serious personal injuries.Ma... Read more
10 Mar 2017
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
10 Mar 2017
Transporting small quantities of chemicals, paints and solventsMany chemicals, paints and solvents could be hazardous if they come into contact with each other or are spilled during transportation. Failure to manage the risks associated with their tr... Read more
24 Apr 2017
Detailed assessment - lifting and carryingIf your staff complete tasks which may involve significant manual handing, you need to take a close look at the risks involved and identify ways of completing them safely. Detailed assessmentThe risks associa... Read more
01 Nov 2010
UPDATED26 Feb 2024
