Workplace and Environment

Homeworkers - generalEmployees who regularly work from home should be treated the same way as other employees. Their work activities will need to be assessed and any hazards highlighted addressed so that the level of risk is reduced as much as possib... Read more

Risk assessment - noiseIf your workplace or activities are noisy, you must undertake a risk assessment. Fortunately, you can begin this process without the need for complicated noise measurements by using our assessment template. Why use it?High leve... Read more

Risk assessment - housekeeping and changing bedsHousekeeping and changing beds may present particular risks to staff, including dealing with potentially hazardous substances and manual handling. Residual riskIf these risks are left unmanaged, they co... Read more

Risk assessment - ground clearanceGround clearance activities 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 happen, complete a risk... 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

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 - guidanceCompleting a risk assessment on a task, a chemical or location can be a daunting prospect. To make things simpler, use our guidance document that identifies which document to use and helps you through the process. Important ... Read more

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

Risk assessment - classroomIt's vital that classrooms are set up and maintained to a standard that minimises the likelihood of injury to staff and pupils. Failing to do so could potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.Managing the risksTo hel... Read more