Effective Communications to Reduce Risk   In today’s economic climate its vital for business’s large and small to reduce costs and maintain a decent level of profit. One of the biggest causes of loss is through lack of communications, between management and between ...

Determining the risk score of any work activity is done by using a risk matrix, The sequence of a risk assessment is to:- Understand the work, the work site and give the task an initial score. If the initial score is low ...

Mobile Scaffold Towers  Main Risks 1.   Working at height 2.   Dropped Tools or Materials 3.   Towers Toppling Over 5.   Overhead power lines (Risk of arcing or tower in contact with Overhead Power lines) Steps to Reduce Risks 1)    Mobile scaffold Towers should only be erected on firm ...

Working with tools both manual and powered carries risks to those working with the tools and other persons nearby, the table below shows a number of the most common risk areas associated with working with tools.   Activity What is the Hazard? Harm:-Who ...

COSHH CHECKLIST 1. Have you a complete inventory of substances  used/generated in the workplace? 2. Have you identified any substances hazardous to health? 3. Have you gathered information about the substances, the work and working processes? For example, what hazards are involved? ...

This is an example Risk Assessment for Landscape Gardening Works, It basic and covers the main risks found with soft landscape works which includes general maintenance. Work Activity covered in this Assessment: Landscape Gardening Risk Being Assessed: Hand Tools, Petrol operated tools, manual ...

This is a sample Risk Assessment for Wood Cutting Machines, The full 3 page Risk Assessment is Available HERE    1. All proprietary guards to be used and kept in place. ( All tools to be inspected before use)  2. Personal Protective Equipment to be ...

This Example Portion of our Risk Assessment covers the main Risks associated with General Electrical work, The Full Document is available HERE for instant Purchase and Download. Activity What is the Hazard? Harm:-Who or what? What are you already doing?     Electric Shock All Persons  Isolation Points ...

Working with excavators and excavations is a medium to high risk activity. Areas that should be addressed and all information obtained should be used to during the planning and preparation for excavation work. Ground conditions ( Have the conditions been checked, is the ...

 Visiting Contractors Companies shall induct all contractors in the following relevant safety and communication issues in the workplace: Introduction to the organisational structure of the company. Introduction to any occupational health and safety personnel working for the company. Presentation, explanation and discussion of the ...

To assist Brick and Block laying companies and individuals we have put together a professional set of Health & Safety Method Statements, Risk Assessments and COSHH Assessments, these are perfect for any sized company and are suitable for use in ...

Carrying out COSHH Assessments on site should be a major priority, in many circumstances substances such as paint are not seen as very dangerous, a comment we have all heard is "I used this at home and didn't need to ...