Risk calendar
06 October 2020
Methodist Insurance
Risk management
Key dates through the year to help you look after and protect your church and those who use it.
 | 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.
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 | Health and safety - Review your health & safety arrangements to ensure they remain adequate and are compliant with relevant legal requirements.
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 | 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.
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 | Safeguarding - As Easter activities hop into the diary, review arrangements to protect your younger and more vulnerable participants and volunteers.
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 | Fetes and events - Review arrangements to ensure everyone has a great time and remains safe.
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 | Church security - Lock valuables in a secure area and remove anything that could aid an arson attack.
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 | Lightning protection - Check your lightning conductor tape annually and repair breakages. Ensure your lightning protection system has been inspected in the last four years.
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 | Slips and trips - Review your arrangements to tackle slip and trip hazards indoors and outside.
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 | Darker evenings - Review situations where people work alone and ensure adequate precautions are in place to protect them.
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 | 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.
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 | Fire risk assessments - It is a good time to review your fire risk assessment ahead of the festive season. Completing a fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for places of worship and these need to be periodically reviewed to ensure they remain valid.
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 | Merry Christmas - Review your safety and escape procedures. Check all Christmas lights, power cables, extension leads and precautions for candles and extra equipment.
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