Risk Calendar

January - Water pipes and heating

• Check that your water pipes are lagged, the stopcock is clearly labelled, and your heating system has been serviced by a registered engineer.

February - Health and Safety

• Review your health & safety arrangements to ensure they remain adequate and are compliant with relevant legal requirements.

March - Electrical Wiring

• Check that electrical systems have been inspected by a qualified electrician within the last five years and all portable appliances have been tested.

April - Planning ahead for Easter

• With more people visiting the church and special events being held, it is even more important to make sure your church is safe and without risk to health and safety

May - Fetes and events

• Review arrangements to ensure everyone has a great time and remains safe.

June - Church security

• Open your church during the day and lock it at night, lock valuables in a secure area and remove anything that could aid an arson attack.

July - Working at Height

• Tips and advice on preventing falls when working at height

• Slips and trips are the most common causes of injury in church properties. While most of these are minor, others can be quite severe and, in some cases, disabling.

• Working alone can present a number of hazards, including an increased risk of assault and/or aggression. Review situations where people complete tasks alone to check the precautions in place to protect them.

October - Bad weather

• Check pipes and lag where necessary, clear fallen leaves from pathways, ensure trees are safe, and clear roof valleys and gutters of debris.

November - Fire risk assessment

• Review your fire risk assessment. It is important to do this on an annual basis and is a legal requirement.

December - Merry Christmas

• Review your safety and escape procedures. Check all Christmas lights, power cables, extension leads and precautions for candles and extra equipment.