Risk assessment - Workplace

Risk assessment - spray painting emulsionIt's becoming common practice to spray on emulsion paints rather than using a roller. Use our template risk assessment to take the hazards of this method of work into account.Why and how to use itPainting using... 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

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

Holes in floors and excavationsWorking adjacent to holes in floors or excavations could present risks to staff and others which, left unmanaged, could cause accidents resulting in serious personal injury.Managing the risksTo help you identify the haz... Read more

Risk assessment - light dutiesIf staff have suffered an injury or illness, they may be able to return to work on light duties. Use our risk assessment to bring them back to work safely.Fit for light dutiesIf a member of staff is ill, or has been inju... Read more

Risk assessment - serving and preparing deli food and drinkIf your staff prepare and serve deli food and drink, you need to identify basic systems of work to keep them safe. Our sample risk assessment identifies the hazards and how to manage them.Saf... Read more

Warehouse operations There are significant risks associated with working in a warehouse environment which, left unmanaged, could put those who work or visit the area at risk. Managing the risks To help you identify the hazards associated with warehou... Read more

Painting and decoratingPainting and decorating is not hazard-free. Care needs to be taken to prevent an accident connected with working at height from a ladder or work platform. Plus there are the added dangers of using flammable materials in the wor... Read more

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

Changing electric light fittings Changing an electric light fitting must be done with care. There are several possible risks involved, including cuts from broken glass, burns from incorrect handling, plus the associated dangers of working at height a... Read more