Risk assessment - use of stepladdersStepladder accidents may involve falling from height, resulting in serious injuries and even death.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards associated with stepladders and the appropriate ways of controll... Read more

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 - podium stepsPodium steps are rapidly taking the place of stepladders. Use our risk assessment to identify when and how to use them.On highSince the introduction of the Work at Height Regulations 2005, in many sectors stepladders and... 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

Slips, trips and falls in kitchensSlips, trips and falls in kitchen areas 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 a... Read more

Working at height If carried out incorrectly or by using the wrong type of access equipment, working at height could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law. Working at height safelyTo ensure that this doesn't happen, you ... Read more

Process - safe system of work - inspecting metal extension laddersTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safe system of work. This document sets out how a ladder should be inspected. What to do?If yo... Read more