Posted By DavidW I've recently started working with a small plumbing company that do mainly domestic work. They are all suitably registered with Gas Safe etc and I've completed a number of risk assessments for them. I'd be interested to hear from anyone out there who has experience in this area on any specific issues you feel should be covered. Thanks

Posted By DavidW Thanks Peter I was just thinking that there must be someone out there who can identify some areas I'd missed. I'd got the hot work issue but completely forgot about exposure to lead! Thanks again. Anymore anyone?

Posted By Alex W Falconer David It all depends on the nature of the tasks involved...........! Have you considered these aspects void properties? one key issue springs to mind - discarded needles occupied properties? several issues - Children/elderly/vulnerable occupants - vicious animals (especially dogs) again dependant on property type - removal of flues/gable ends - working at height - removal of old boiler systems (some at height, some floor standing) I do have some experience in this area, having previously working with a domestic gas central heating installation company within the social sector. Feel free to drop me a line if you need further assistance Alex

Posted By Bob Youel lone working where children are present or young lonely housewives

Posted By Michael Battman Another key issue is 'knee damage' due to constantly working kneeling down. I have experience of a few friends who have trouble walking now due to years of accessing sinks and the like.

Posted By Dec39 Completly agree with Bob, Had some scary moments on these kinds of jobs,Get the come on one minute, next thing they are yelling assault, offering food and drinks in containers that you wouldnt give an animal then getting offended when you refuse, blatant drug and alcohol abuse, neglegted children, they list goes on. You will really need the help of a seasoned plumber or similar to risk assess these senarios. saying that had many comic moments too.......

Posted By DavidW Thanks heaps to everyone that has replied. Bobs post made me smile and consider becoming a plumber for a few moments but I can see the serious side of things as well. Will have to think carefully how I raise that issue as this is husband and wife team with husband out on the tools and wife running the office. What I can now do is put the draft documents together and then go through them with the director who is a very experienced and good plumber but just needs help sorting the documents out. Thanks again and still happy to hear of any that are not included above. David