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There are many different things that you could do in your Church or Place of Worship to keep people safe. The information in this section of the Website is designed to get you started and explain some of the most important parts of Health and Safety as it applies to Churches and Places of Worship.
 If you are part of a large organisation or denomination, you should have some Health and Safety documents, which you also need to read and use.
If you are new to Health and Safety, take a look at our Getting Started page.
 Keep in mind that your situation is unique, so what works for someone else might not work for you.
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment is central to all parts of Health and Safety. It is a tool that is used to identify what could cause harm to people and how. It's not about form-filling but about thinking about things.
 Risk Assessment Pages
Fire Risk Assessment Pages
Safety Issues
There are a number of key safety issues that need attention in any Church or Place of Worship to ensure that people are not harmed. The most common ones are covered by legislation, and the below topics provide a brief introduction to these themes.
Asbestos
 Burns and Scalds
Chemical Safety
Display Screens
Electrical safety
Equipment
Falls from height
First aid kits and accident books
Manual Handling
Noise
Personal safety
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Signs and posters
Slips, Trips and Falls
Stress
Upper Limb Disorders
Welfare
Fire Safety
Fire can affect any Church or Place of Worship, putting people's lives at risk and damaging property. It is perhaps the biggest risk for most Churches and Places of Worship as it can affect people and property.
Fire Risk Assessment
Fire prevention
Fire procedures
Fire extinguishers
Fire alarms and detectors
Exits and Fire Exits
Fire Doors
Exit signs
Emergency lighting
Managing Safety
Risk Assessment is the first step to managing Health and Safety, but ensuring people know about safety in your Church or Place of Worship is essential. This is achieved by providing information, through training and by supervising people. Also, key equipment needs to be maintained and looked after to ensure it is still safe for use or will work when it is needed.
Health and Safety Legislation
Fire Safety Legislation
Health and Safety Policy
Information, Instruction and Training
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
Other topics of interest
There are a number of subjects that are related to Health and Safety and are of significance to Churches and Places of Worship.
Disability and Accessibility
Food Safety and Hygiene
Smoking Prohibitions
Additional Information
This Website is only intended to introduce you to Health and Safety and gives you some background information to help. Health and Safety is a large topic, and we have not been able to include everything here. For information about ways to get more information and a list of books and free publications, please go to our Extra Information Resources page.
It might also be beneficial to seek professional advice from a consultant if you are not certain about what you must do. In such cases, we recommend our partner, National Health and Safety Company Ltd, who provide a number of packaged suitable for Churches and Places of Worship.
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