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Health & safety documents for UK small businesses

Professional, business-specific templates built around UK HSE guidance. Select your business type below, then generate a personalised document in minutes.

All templates are reviewed against current UK HSE guidance. Documents must be reviewed by a competent person before use.

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Pub / Bar

Licensed premises, bars, pubs, and nightclubs

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Risk Assessment

Pub / Bar — General Bar Operations

This risk assessment covers all bar operations at the premises, including the serving of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, cellar and stockroom activities, cash handling, customer interaction, and the general opening and closing of the establishment. It applies to all employees, contractors, and volunteers working on the premises.

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Hairdresser / Barbershop

Hair salons, barbers, and styling studios

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Risk Assessment

Hairdresser / Barbershop — Hairdressing and Barbering Services

This risk assessment covers all hairdressing and barbering activities carried out at the salon, including hair cutting, colouring, chemical treatments (perming, relaxing, bleaching), blow drying, and related client services. It applies to all employees, trainees, and self-employed stylists working on the premises, as well as visiting clients.

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Restaurant / Cafe

Restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and food service

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Restaurant / Cafe — Food Preparation and Front of House Service

This risk assessment covers all food preparation and service activities at the premises, including commercial kitchen operations, front of house customer service, and associated support tasks. It applies to all kitchen staff, waiting staff, managers, and any contractors visiting or working on the premises.

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Retail Shop

Shops, boutiques, and retail outlets

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Retail Shop — Retail Store Operations

This risk assessment covers all activities associated with the day-to-day operation of the retail premises, including customer service, stock receiving and replenishment, cash handling, visual merchandising, and general store maintenance. It applies to all permanent and temporary employees, volunteers, and contractors working in or visiting the premises.

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Office

General offices, professional services, and co-working

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Office — General Office Operations

This risk assessment covers the general day-to-day operations of the office environment, including computer-based work at desks and workstations, meeting room activities, printing and filing, staircase and corridor use, and kitchen facilities. It applies to all permanent and temporary employees, contractors, and visitors to the premises.

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Beauty / Nail Salon

Beauty salons, nail studios, and aesthetic treatments

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Risk Assessment

Beauty / Nail Salon — Beauty and Nail Treatment Services

This risk assessment covers all beauty and nail treatment services provided at the salon, including acrylic and gel nail applications, nail art, waxing and threading, facial treatments, eyelash extensions, and related procedures. It applies to all employed and self-employed therapists, apprentices, and receptionists working at the premises, as well as visiting clients.

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Takeaway / Fast Food

Takeaways, fast food outlets, and delivery kitchens

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Takeaway / Fast Food — Kitchen and Service Operations

This risk assessment covers health and safety aspects of takeaway food preparation and service, including cooking operations, kitchen safety, customer service, and delivery activities. Food safety and hygiene compliance is addressed separately under food safety legislation. Applicable to all kitchen staff, counter staff, and delivery drivers.

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Hotel / Guest House

Hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, and serviced accommodation

1 template available
Risk Assessment

Hotel / Guest House — Accommodation and Hospitality Operations

This risk assessment covers all hotel and guest house activities including guest reception, housekeeping, room servicing, and facilities management. Applicable to all front desk staff, housekeeping, maintenance, and management.

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Childcare / Nursery

Nurseries, childminders, and early years settings

1 template available
Risk Assessment

Childcare / Nursery — Early Years Setting Operations

This risk assessment covers all health and safety aspects of a registered early years childcare setting including indoor and outdoor play, child supervision, manual handling, and premises safety. Food safety and safeguarding are addressed in separate policies. Applicable to all nursery practitioners, room leaders, and management.

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Motor Vehicle Sales

Car dealerships, vehicle forecourts, and auto traders

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Risk Assessment

Motor Vehicle Sales — Forecourt Operations

This risk assessment covers day-to-day operations on a motor vehicle sales forecourt including vehicle display and movement, customer test drives, vehicle handovers, and general office and reception activities. Applicable to all sales staff, management, and valeting personnel.

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Motor Vehicle Repair / Garage

Garages, MOT centres, and vehicle repair workshops

1 template available
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Motor Vehicle Repair — Vehicle Servicing and MOT

This risk assessment covers all vehicle repair and servicing activities including mechanical work, MOT testing, use of vehicle lifts, and handling of automotive chemicals. Applicable to all workshop technicians, MOT testers, apprentices, and reception staff.

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Tyre & Exhaust Depot

Tyre fitting, exhaust centres, and quick-fit workshops

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Tyre & Exhaust Depot — Fitting and Balancing

This risk assessment covers all tyre fitting, wheel balancing, and exhaust replacement activities. Applicable to all tyre technicians, bay supervisors, and reception staff.

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Important: These are starting-point templates, not professional advice.

All CompliDocs documents must be reviewed by a competent health and safety person who can confirm that the content accurately reflects your specific workplace, activities, and working conditions. They must be signed off before coming into use. CompliDocs Ltd is not a health and safety consultancy and does not provide professional H&S advice.

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Start with a risk assessment — it's the foundation of any UK health and safety management system, and it's required by law for all employers.