Risk management articles for churches about health and safety
The contents of your sheds and other outbuildings might add up to more than you think. Make sure you keep them secure this summer.
It's important to understand the risks churches face and how best to make them safe for the future.
It is anticipated the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) legislation, also known as Protect Duty or Martyn’s Law will be completed at some point in the future.
According to Ecclesiastical claims data, escape of water is one of the largest causes of property insurance claims.
Reduce the risk of fire at your church with help from our fire risk assessment template and supporting guides.
Advances in technology, changes in behaviour, convenience, and environmental concerns, have caused an increase in demand for battery powered vehicles, tools, equipment and devices.
At Ecclesiastical, we want to encourage churches to unlock their visitor potential! We are often asked whether churches should be kept locked at all times. Our answer is no, provided the right precautions have been taken.
BT Redcare has recently announced they will stop selling new alarm signalling products from the end of February 2024 and all their existing product services will end on 1st August 2025 or earlier where contractual services are due to expire before then.
You need to ensure that reasonable precautions are in place at your church to keep it safe for those who use it. To do this, you need to think about what might cause harm to people.