Workplace and Environment

Working in roof spaces Working in roof spaces presents particular risks to staff as it combines working at height with the restrictions of a confined area. Particular care should be taken when carrying out hot work in these spaces.Risk of fallIf thes... Read more

COSHH/DSEAR assessment - bleachIf you use or store bleach in the workplace, you will need to carry out a COSHH/DSEAR risk assessment. Our example document will give you a head start.Why you need our documentBleach is classified as a hazardous substance... Read more

Call centres Work undertaken in call centres may present risks to staff, which left unmanaged could cause accidents or result in ill-health and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law. So use our document to identify the hazards and some app... Read more

Manual handling  Manual handling occurs in most aspects of work. Carried out using the wrong techniques or attempting to move items beyond the capacity of the employee will almost certainly lead to accidents. Managing the risksTo help you identify t... Read more

Safe use of garden equipmentFailure to observe the correct operating procedures when using garden equipment may lead to accidents resulting in serious personal injuries.Managing the risksTo help you to identify the hazards associated with the operati... Read more

Risk assessment - slinging of loadsThe slinging of loads to be lifted by cranes can present risks to staff which, left unmanaged, could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.Managing the risksTo ensure this doesn't happe... Read more

Risk assessment - using cartridge-operated toolsUsing cartridge-operated tools can 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 haz... Read more

Risk assessment - window cleaningAlthough window cleaning is a pretty straightforward task, there are considerable health and safety risks that need to be managed. Our risk assessment sets out what you need to do. Getting it wrongGone are the days wh... Read more

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

Risk assessment - retailWorking in retail premises can 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 with retail ... Read more