Workplace and Environment
So that you can deal with every employment, health & safety, risk assessment and environmental situation
Topics: Employment law, Health & safety, Risk assessment, Environmental document
Cutting holes in concrete and brickworkCutting holes in concrete and brickwork is a high-risk activity if not managed properly. Not only does the equipment used have the potential to cause injury, the dusts produced can cause ill-health.To reduce the... Read more
16 Nov 2016
Avoidance of buried services When digging holes and trenches, whether on a construction site, the highway or a pavement, the chances are that you may come across buried utility services such as gas, water, communications or electricity.Managing the r... Read more
16 Nov 2016
Construction sites (access for visitors) Construction sites can be dangerous so all visitors should receive induction training and wear the appropriate PPE. Use our document to make life easier. Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards ass... Read more
10 Mar 2017
Laying paving slabs and kerbs Laying paving slabs and kerbs may present risks to staff, especially through manual handling. Left unmanaged, these could cause accidents, injuries and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law. Managing the ris... Read more
23 Nov 2016
Risk assessment - fireworks Luckily, the fun police haven't completely ruled out the possibility of hosting a firework party for your staff. But if you want to hold one, how do you control the risks? Our template risk assessment will help.PreparationC... Read more
09 Jun 2017
Lone working People who work on their own should be at no more risk than other employees.Being safe whilst on your ownLone working brings its own specific risks, which could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law. To... Read more
07 May 2022
Manual handling - team liftingWhen using more than one person to assist with the manual handling of loads it could, if carried out incorrectly, lead to accidents involving serious personal injuries.Managing the risksTo help you to identify the hazard... Read more
24 Apr 2017
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
12 Apr 2017
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
12 Apr 2017
New and expectant mothers With the HSE's increased focus on risk for new and expectant mothers use our new risk assessment to ensure you've got everything covered. When to use the form?As soon as you've been notified in writing by the pregnant worker, ... Read more
01 Jul 2022