Risk Management for Baptist Churches
Effective risk management supports the safe and efficient running of your church.
Here you will find a range of guides, templates, tips and tools to help your church protect what matters. Our risk team also advise on maintenance and inspections to help you keep everything running smoothly.
Do you have a question about risk management?
Baptist Insurance customers also have access to our risk management advice line. You can ask a question on topics from construction to security by calling 0345 600 7531 or emailing us at risk.advice@baptist-ins.com.
Risk management articles
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Night shelters – on church property
An overview of the considerations your church should make for the smooth running of a night shelter.
Christmas preparations
Before the festive season begins, some general housekeeping at your church will help festivities to run smoothly.
A guide to church scaffolding
The presence of scaffolding on any building can seriously compromise security, the following requirements are therefore important to acknowledge.
Health and safety
Health and safety responsibilities and how to meet them.
Personal safety
Working alone can present new risks and in some situations, extra caution is required to remain safe.
Managing volunteers
How to protect the safety of volunteers including health and safety legislation, typical hazards and how to manage the risks.
Slips, trips and falls
Applying some simple health and safety measures can help protect people at your church from injuries caused by slips, trips and falls.
Keeping everyone safe : Temporary accommodation for refugees
Health and safety considerations for churches providing temporary accommodation for refugees.
Safety when working at height
‘Work at height’ means work in any situation where, if no precautions were in place, a person could fall and become injured.
Church events – your responsibilities
Whatever your church event - fetes, concerts, garden parties, you have a duty of care for employees, volunteers and those attending.
Baptismal pools
Baptism is likely to be an important part of life at your church. A few simple considerations can help ensure the safety of all involved.
Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations
Most Baptist churches are likely to undergo refurbishment, maintenance, or restoration work at some point, so it’s important to keep regulations in mind.