Risk assessment

Safe use of pillar and bench mounted drillsIf pillar or bench mounted drilling machines are used incorrectly, this could lead to accidents involving serious personal injuries.Managing the risksTo help you to identify the hazards associated with using... 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

Risk assessment - safe use of narrow band sawsUsing narrow band saws to cut wood 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 h... Read more

Plumbing and heatingIf your staff are carrying out basic plumbing and heating work, use this sample risk assessment to identify and manage the significant risks associated with the tasks involved.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards and... Read more

Risk assessment - workshop machinery operationsThere are many hazards associated with workshop machinery operations that can present risks to staff. Left unmanaged, these could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.Mana... Read more

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

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

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

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

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