Health and Safety Guidance for Churches

Health and safety risk management articles

Risk management articles for churches about health and safety

Slips and trips in burial grounds

Typical precautions to take when managing slips and trips in burial grounds.

Visits and outings

Keeping people safe during visits and outings.

Fire safety in churches

All of our fire safety guidance for churches in one place.

Selling second-hand goods at your church

People love buying second-hand and selling these goods is a great way of raising extra funds for your church, parish or community group.

Food safety for churches

Guidance on food safety in churches.

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.

Cold weather advice for churches

The onset of cold weather will bring the usual related problems for churches and associated properties. This risk guidance offers you practical advice for some of the most common issues.

Roof protection systems for churches

When protecting your church from metal theft, the first consideration is using a forensic marking system, for example SmartWater. It is a condition of your insurance that you use a forensic marking system approved by us, register your kit and display signage.