Topic: Risk assessment
Personal protective equipment assessmentPrior to issuing any personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety shoes, gloves and masks, you are legally required to make an assessment of its suitability. Use our form to record your assessment.Legal ... Read more
18 Dec 2015
COSHH/DSEAR assessment - metalworking fluidsTo comply with your legal duties as defined in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (as amended) 2002 (COSHH), if you use hazardous substances in your workplace, you must complete a risk... Read more
24 Apr 2017
COSHH/DSEAR assessment - used motor and transmission oilIf your staff are involved in handling used engine oils etc., you'll need to make sure that skin contact is kept to a minimum. For sensible precautions apply our assessment.AssessmentEmployers are... Read more
03 Jan 2017
Disabled and Temporarily Disabled ChecklistIt's important to consider the very specific health and safety needs of more vulnerable staff including those with a disability. Use our checklist to make sure you've covered everything.What's covered?The Disab... Read more
04 Mar 2009
Flow chart - how to respond to a DSE assessmentAfter a DSE assessment you may find that further actions are necessary. Follow our flow chart to ensure all appropriate steps are taken to reduce risks to your employees.Why use our document?Our document... Read more
30 Jan 2018
Flow chart - undertaking a COSHH assessmentCompleting a COSHH assessment may seem daunting. Follow our flow chart to help you manage the process in a safe and professional way.How does it work?Following our Flow Chart - Undertaking a COSHH Assessment... Read more
03 Nov 2017
Flow chart - when to carry out a COSHH assessmentThe Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) state that assessments must be carried out to prevent harm, but how do you know which substances are affected? Follow our flow cha... Read more
04 Oct 2016
Display screen equipment (DSE) - workstation assessmentWhenever a new employee starts working with you or there are significant changes to the working environment, you should undertake a workstation assessment. You should also do this if an employee ... Read more
08 Oct 2019
Risk assessment - office manual handlingMoving boxes of paper, water bottle refills and other small loads is an everyday task in most offices. Our ready-made risk assessment outlines some sensible precautions to avoid injuries. Manual handling assess... Read more
16 May 2017
Office cleaning Office cleaning is not usually considered to be hazardous and tends to be overlooked when carrying out the risk assessment process - but it shouldn't be. So use our document to identify what could be dangerous, and what you can do to m... Read more
13 Jan 2017