📖 Health & Safety Guidance
Plain-English answers to the questions we hear most often
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Plain-English explainers on the H&S questions we hear most often
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Articles & Guides
Do churches legally need a Fire Risk Assessment?
Yes — and there are no exemptions for small congregations, volunteer-only buildings, or charitable status. Find out what the law actually says and what the consequences of non-compliance are.
Read article → 6 min Fire Safety GuidanceWhat happens during a Fire Risk Assessment?
A step-by-step guide to the process — from the initial call to the written report arriving in your inbox. No jargon, no surprises.
Read article → 5 min Care Home GuidanceWhat does a CQC inspector expect on Health & Safety?
CQC's “Safe” domain covers much more than medication. Find out what inspectors look for — and the six areas that most commonly lead to Requires Improvement findings.
Read article → 7 min Schools Guidance5 common Health & Safety failures found in schools
Asbestos records, contractor induction, fire drill timing, COSHH and school trip planning — the five failures that come up most often, even in well-managed schools.
Read article → 6 min Charities & Voluntary SectorWhat small charities usually miss on Health & Safety
Volunteers, events, lone working, hired venues, and trustee liability — the five gaps we find most often in small charities and voluntary organisations.
Read article → 5 min