Topic: Risk assessment
Risk assessment - drinking water dispenserIf you have a water cooler that's fed with a large plastic container, then you'll need to make sure that the risks are assessed and controlled.The risksThe biggest risk associated with water cooler systems is t... Read more
24 Apr 2017
Violence against staffViolence towards employees is a growing problem in the workplace and you have a duty to safeguard their personal safety in this regard.Violence at workThere are particular risks and hazards arising from violence to employees bot... Read more
12 Apr 2017
Loading goods into carsLoading the boot of a car or other vehicle is a task regularly carried out but seldom thought through - even though there are potential manual handling risks associated with it. Loading upWhether it is the "on the road" office, e... Read more
16 May 2017
Working on fragile roofs If work on a fragile roof is not controlled it could easily lead to a fatality. So make use of our risk assessment document to help ensure your stay on the right side of the law. Managing the risksTo help you identify the h... Read more
10 Feb 2017
Safety in plastering work If plastering work is carried out incorrectly, then this could lead to accidents involving serious personal injuries and ill-health.Managing the risksTo help you to identify the hazards associated with plastering work and th... Read more
24 Jan 2017
Risk assessment - PV panel installation Installing solar panels on pitched roofs can present risks, which left unmanaged could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law. To ensure this doesn't happen, you should complete a r... Read more
23 Nov 2016
Unblocking drains and pipesUnblocking drains and pipes can be a hazardous activity for those carrying out such work. These risks will exist whether you are unblocking drains and pipes by hand rodding, using high-pressure water jetting or even pipewor... Read more
10 Oct 2022
Working out of hoursWorking outside of the normal working hours 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 identify the hazards associated... Read more
16 May 2017
Land survey work Carrying out land surveys can present risks to surveyors 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 land s... Read more
23 Nov 2016
Safe use of lathesUsing a lathe incorrectly can present risks to both the user and other people in the work area. This could lead to a serious accident resulting in significant personal injuries.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards asso... Read more
10 Feb 2017