Accidents and first-aid
If someone is taken ill or is injured, it is important that immediate assistance is provided.
Risk management
We are renowned for our risk support, and we believe the depth of our experience is second to none. Our dedicated team of in-house risk professionals are on hand to support you with a variety of services and advice. Ansvar customers can contact our experts free on 0345 600 7531. Lines are open 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
Arson checklist
Arson is the most common cause of large fire losses and can therefore pose a significant threat to your premises.
Asbestos
Asbestos is a naturally occurring, fibrous material which if inhaled can cause serious diseases.
Building Valuation
This guidance highlights some of the items that need to be considered when obtaining a building valuation for insurance purposes.
Preparing a business continuity plan
Disaster strikes when you least expect it. Hopefully, a disaster will never happen but if it does you need to be prepared.
Cold weather advice
Careful maintenance and risk management can help prevent property damage and/or injury during the winter months. To help you manage the risk and stay safe this winter, we’ve brought all of our cold weather advice together in one place.
Cyber
Protection against cyber-attack and data breach
Display screen equipment
Typically, display screen equipment (DSE) is any computer, laptop, touch screen or similar device.
Duty of Candour
All providers of health and social care services who are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are required to comply with a statutory Duty of Candour. The duty is to be open and honest when untoward events occur
Electrical safety regulations for private landlords
New tenancies granted on or after the 1 July 2020 must comply with new legislation and the same will apply for existing tenancies from 1 April 2021
Environmental considerations
Not only is the environment at risk from our actions, our buildings are at even greater threat from the elements.
Flash flooding
1 in 6 properties in England and Wales will be directly affected by flooding in the future
Food safety
Food poisoning and allergic reactions can occur where poor practices have been adopted
Getting back to work after lockdown
We understand that in making sure everyone remains safe, whilst ensuring the resilience of your organisation, you are taking unprecedented steps to achieve this.
Ladders
There is no ban on the use of ladders in premises and they can offer a practical option for low risk tasks.
Legionellosis
Legionellosis is a collective term for diseases caused by legionella bacteria including the most serious Legionnaires' disease.
Lifting equipment
In an industrial setting, lifting equipment such as, cranes, forklifts, lifts and hoists is easy to identify. Spotting similar equipment in a church, charitable organisation or other business may not be so immediately obvious.
Management of unoccupied premises
Experience has shown unoccupied properties are at greater risk from arson attacks, vandalism including broken windows and graffiti, burst pipes, theft and fly-tipping.
Managing contractors
From time to time, you might employ the services of a contractor to complete tasks at your premises.
Manual handling
Moving loads by hand is a common enough task in many workplaces, but it is not without risk to those involved.
Opening places of worship after lockdown
The challenges COVID-19 has presented to churches and other places of worship have been particularly significant.
Personal protective equipment
Equipment and clothing that protects against health and safety risks at work
Reducing the risk of water leaks
This guidance summarises some of the main reasons the risk of water leaks is increasing and more importantly some of the things you should consider doing to minimise the risk of a leak in your property.
Safety signs
Safety signs play an important role in warning of hazards or advising on what precautions need to be taken
Sale of second-hand goods
Many organisations and groups are involved in selling second-hand goods as a way of raising funds. This can be through charity shops, ‘bring and buy’ events, fairs and other sales activities.
Slips and trips
Slips and trips are a common cause of injury. Such injuries can be quite severe and in some cases are disabling. As a result, we continue to see quite a number of claims from members, employees, volunteers and visitors each year.
Storm safety advice
What to do before, during and after a storm
Theft of metal
Theft of metal is an ongoing challenge. The financial loss arising from thefts goes beyond the cost of just replacing the stolen metal.
Trees
Trees form a natural part of the overall landscape, bringing wide and many varied benefits. However, if not properly manged can cause serious damage.
Vehicle battery charging
The growing use of electric vehicles has seen the need to provide charging facilities in premises, which, if not suitably managed, can introduce potential hazards.
Volunteers
Volunteering is at the heart of any developed society. Supporting others for no financial gain can bring many positive benefits not just to the community served, but also to the volunteers themselves.
Work equipment
Frequently, a range of machinery, hand tools and other equipment is used at many premises
Working at height
The way you manage work or access at height needs to be proportionate to your particular circumstances. We appreciate that your premises is not a factory or a building site and is comparatively a low risk environment.
Young people
Young people are an important part of any community, and their participation is actively encouraged.
Risk management advice videos
Watch and share our bite size risk advice videos on fire, slips and trips and working at height