Garages and workshops Work undertaken in garages and workshops often involves working in a restricted area around inspection pits and on floor surfaces with the potential for oil and grease spillages. Oils and greasesThese and other risks to staff an... Read more

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

Safety procedure - changing wheels on vehiclesTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safety procedure. This document sets out how changing wheels on vehicles should be completed safely. What to do?If... Read more

Control of third party drivers on company premisesFailure to control the actions of third party drivers, whether they are delivery drivers, contractors or visitors to your premises, may lead to accidents resulting in personal injury as well as vehicl... Read more

Working in loading and unloading baysWork in loading and unloading bays could, if carried out incorrectly, lead to accidents involving serious personal injuries.Managing the risksTo help you to identify the hazards associated with work in loading and... Read more

Risk assessment - manual handling of dead bodiesThere are many hazards associated with the manual handling of dead bodies that can present risks to staff. Left unmanaged, these could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the la... Read more

Working in manholes Manholes may contain anything from asphyxiating gases to contaminated water. Use our risk assessment document to help avoid accidents, injuries and ill-health.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards associated with work... Read more