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Specialist services from our risk management experts – helping the heritage sector successfully manage both day-to-day and strategic risks.

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Heritage risk management articles

In a competitive industry, interruptions to your business can put you on the back foot. Our practical guidance covers key operational risks, from broad topics such as fire safety to specific risks like slips and trips.

Take a look at our useful heritage insurance risk management articles.

Health & safety and protecting people

A guide to good tree management

Trees bring beauty, shade and natural diversity to any landscape, but they can also present hazards. Careful management is key.

Health & safety and protecting people

Managing volunteers: Health and safety

How to protect the safety of volunteers including health and safety legislation, typical hazards and how to manage the risks.

Health & safety and protecting people

Work equipment

Generally, any equipment which is used by staff at work is considered to be work equipment.

Health & safety and protecting people

Visits and outings

Keeping people safe during visits and outings.

Fire safety

Dry powder extinguishers

Caution is required when using dry powder extinguishers. In the wrong environment, they can cause unintended damage.

Security

Protecting public artwork and exhibits

Reduce the risk of damage by reviewing your security arrangements regularly and taking a few simple, sensible steps.

Security

Security

How to manage security risks.

Building works

Work on wet systems

Work carried out on wet systems provides an additional hazard during building works, construction projects or routine maintenance.

Building works

Building works

Are your premises undergoing repairs, maintenance or an extension? Here’s what you need to know.

Building services

Protecting your property from water leaks

A water leak can cause a significant amount of damage to your property, especially if it goes unnoticed.

Events

Bonfire and firework display safety

Public firework displays are enjoyable and spectacular events. However, organisers need to ensure that they are safe occasions too.

Fire safety

Sprinkler systems

Sprinklers are a simple and effective part of fire protection systems in commercial and domestic buildings. Here’s what you need to know.