Lone working & mobile/home visits Risk Assessment Template

Typical hazards & measures

• Power or water failure mid-service — Test taps and outlets on arrival; keep a battery dryer or clipper, a water container and disposable rinse cloths; if services cannot continue safely, stop, record the status, and rebook with an adapted plan; never improvise with unsafe workarounds.
• Working at events or venues — Request the venue risk assessment; bring RCD protection, tape for cables, and a spill kit; agree fire routes and load-in times; use a team buddy system; document parameters and debrief after to refine future event packs.
• Pets and children interfering with work — Ask for pets to be contained and a child-free zone during sharp or hot-tool steps; position the station away from play routes; store chemicals high; pause if boundaries fail and rebook if risk persists; note household preferences for next time.
• Carrying heavy kit and stairs — Use wheeled cases and backpack rigs; split loads into smaller totes; pre-ask about stairs; park close with hazard awareness; team-carry where possible; take two trips rather than rush a single awkward lift; note tricky locations for future gear choices.
• Emergency or medical incident without nearby support — Carry a compact first-aid kit, eyewash and anaphylaxis guidance; know the local emergency number and exact address; keep a charged phone; if red flags arise, stop, position the client safely and call help; log events and update protocols.