Health and Safety Guidance for Churches

Health and safety risk management articles

Risk management articles for churches about health and safety

Church lifting equipment

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

Legionellosis in churches

How to avoid hazards from legionella bacteria at your church.

Bouncy castles

If you hire inflatable play equipment, including bouncy castles, you must make sure it is safe for others to use.

Working alone in churches

Those who work or volunteer for a church are often required to complete tasks on their own; this could be in the church itself and the surrounding churchyard, or while visiting others.

Managing health and safety at your church

Managing health and safety can seem like a daunting task at first. Understanding your responsibilities is key to getting things right and acting responsibly.

Your responsibility for community outreach activities

Summary of some of the insurance and risk management issues you need to think about when you are considering community outreach activities such as foodbanks or night shelters.

Telephone masts on church roofs and premises

Soaring anywhere between 30 and 100 metres, where a spire is part of the fabric, 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.