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Risk Assessment Examples and Templates for Property Management
Effective risk assessments in property management follow a consistent structure regardless of the specific hazard being assessed. Each assessment should identify the activity or area, list the hazards present, note who is at risk, describe existing controls, rate the residual risk, and specify any additional actions needed. Worked examples help illustrate how this framework applies […]
What Is a Risk Assessment? A Beginner’s Guide for Property Managers
A risk assessment is a systematic process of identifying hazards, evaluating the risks they pose, and determining appropriate control measures. It’s a legal requirement under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 for all employers and self-employed persons, and it forms the foundation of effective health and safety management in property management. […]
Manual Handling Risk Assessments for Property Maintenance Teams
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require employers to assess and reduce manual handling injury risks. Use the TILE framework: Task, Individual, Load, Environment. Common hazards include: carrying tools up stairs, moving furniture, lifting manhole covers, handling bulk materials, and working in confined spaces. Control measures: use mechanical aids, reduce load weights, improve access routes, […]
The Five Steps to Risk Assessment: HSE Guidance for Property Professionals
The HSE’s five-step approach provides a straightforward framework for risk assessment. Step 1: Identify hazards. Step 2: Decide who might be harmed. Step 3: Evaluate risks and decide on precautions. Step 4: Record findings and implement them. Step 5: Review and update. For property managers, hazards include physical (trips, falls), chemical (cleaning products, asbestos), biological […]
Health and Safety Audit Checklist for Property Management
A health and safety audit is a systematic review of an organisation’s health and safety management system, policies, and practices. For property management companies, regular audits help ensure compliance with the wide range of regulations that apply to managed properties, identify areas for improvement, and demonstrate due diligence to regulators, clients, and insurers. Fire safety […]
Accident Reporting and RIDDOR: Property Manager’s Guide
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) require employers, the self-employed, and people in control of premises to report certain workplace incidents to the Health and Safety Executive. For property managers, RIDDOR obligations apply both to their own employees and to incidents occurring in common areas and facilities they manage. Reportable […]
HHSRS: The Housing Health and Safety Rating System Explained
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is the risk-based evaluation tool used by local authorities in England and Wales to assess potential health and safety hazards in residential properties. Introduced by the Housing Act 2004, HHSRS replaced the old Housing Fitness Standard with a more comprehensive, evidence-based approach to evaluating housing conditions. HHSRS […]
Writing an H&S Policy for Property Management Companies
Every employer with five or more employees must have a written health and safety policy under Section 2(3) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The policy has three parts: a general statement of intent, the organisation section (roles and responsibilities), and the arrangements section (specific procedures and practices). For property management, arrangements […]
COSHH Assessments in Property Management
The COSHH Regulations 2002 require employers to assess and control risks from hazardous substances. For property management, this includes cleaning chemicals, maintenance products, paints, and adhesives. A COSHH assessment should identify hazardous substances, their health effects, who might be exposed, existing controls, and any additional measures needed. Practical steps include: maintaining a substance inventory, obtaining […]