Risk calendar 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.


www.ecclesiastical.com/church- heating


Health and safety


Review your health & safety arrangements to ensure they remain adequate and are compliant with relevant legal requirements.


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.


www.ecclesiastical.com/managing- church-safety


www.ecclesiastical.com/church- electrics


Metal theft


Check that external metal is marked with an approved forensic solution, warning signs are prominently displayed, and consider a roof alarm.


www.ecclesiastical.com/ churchmetaltheft


Fetes and events


Review arrangements to ensure everyone has a great time and remains safe.


Church security


Open your church during the day and lock it at night, lock valuables in a secure area and remove anything that could aid an arson attack.


www.ecclesiastical.com/events


www.ecclesiastical.com/ churchsecurity


Lightning protection


Check your lightning conductor tape annually and repair breakages. Ensure your lightning protection system has been inspected in the last four years.


www.ecclesiastical.com/ churchlightning


Slips and trips


Review your arrangements to tackle slip and trip hazards indoors and outside.


www.ecclesiastical.com/ churchslipsandtrips


Darker evenings


Review situations where people work alone and ensure adequate precautions are in place to protect them.


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.


www.ecclesiastical.com/workingalone www.ecclesiastical.com/cold-weather


Fire risk assessments


Review your fire risk assessment. It is important to do this on an annual basis and is a legal requirement.


Merry Christmas


Review your safety and escape procedures. Check all Christmas lights, power cables, extension leads and precautions for candles and extra equipment.


www.ecclesiastical.com/ churchriskassessment


www.ecclesiastical.com/church- christmas


For further advice and guidance, consult with your risk surveyor, call our risk helpline on 0345 600 7531 (open 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday except bank holidays) Or visit: www.ecclesiastical.com/church


Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc (EIO) Reg. No. 24869. Registered in England at Beaufort House, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL11JZ, United Kingdom. EIO is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Firm Reference Number 113848.


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