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Church health and safety risk management

A selection of risk management articles on church health and safety. Guidance from our risk management specialists, including topics such as risk assessments and working at height. 

Health & safety and protecting people

Safety signs in churches

Safety signs warn of hazards or indicate fire evacuation routes, fire doors, first aid kits and more.

Health & safety and protecting people

Church risk assessments

Keeping people at your church safe involves thinking about what might cause harm and the precautions you can take to prevent it.

Health & safety and protecting people

Church lifting equipment

Any lifting equipment at your church needs to be safe to use.

Health & safety and protecting people

Working at height advice for churches

Preventing falls and injuries when working at height.

Health & safety and protecting people

Young people in churches

Young people are an important part of any church community, and their participation is actively encouraged.

Events

Getting your church ready for Christmas

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but with special events and services, extra visitors and festive decorations, it can take a little extra planning to keep everyone safe.

Health & safety and protecting people

Creating an emergency plan for your church

An emergency plan enables your church to react to and recover from a crisis effectively, so you can continue your mission and planned activities as soon as possible.

Health & safety and protecting people

Visits and outings

Keeping people safe during visits and outings.

Health & safety and protecting people

A guide to good tree management

Trees bring beauty, shade and natural diversity to any landscape, but they can also present hazards. Careful management is key.

Health & safety and protecting people

Managing volunteers: Health and safety

How to protect the safety of volunteers including health and safety legislation, typical hazards and how to manage the risks.

Fire safety

Heated seat cushions in churches

Essential fire safety tips for heated seat cushions in church settings.

Health & safety and protecting people

Telephone masts on church roofs and premises

Soaring anywhere between 30 and 100 metres, the church tower is often the tallest structure around. This makes it an ideal location for telecommunication devices and broadband transmission equipment, including aerials and phone masts.