Additional Checklists for Risk Assessment form

Potential hazards in the workplace

• Portable and fixed electrical appliances
• Tools and equipment
• Storage of materials
• Handling of materials
• Trailing cables
• Stairs and stairways
• Congested walkways and corridors
• Access and egress
• Fire exits
• Seating and workstations
• Heating and ventilation
• Lighting levels
• Cleanliness and waste materials
• Sanitary conveniences
• Washing facilities
• Facilities for eating and drinking
• Chemicals
• Cleaning substances
• Dusts & powders
• Biological hazards (bacteria, viruses, etc.)
• Repetitive actions
• Vehicle safety
• Traveling for business
• Working alone
• Workplace violence (physical or verbal)
• Stress

People affected by hazards

• Staff
• Visitors
• Contractors
• Maintenance staff
• Emergency staff
• People with special needs (such as people with physical or learning difficulties, young persons and pregnant women)
• General public

Other specialist areas of assessment