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Candle Making & Wax Melt Risk Assessment — Generated Instantly for £29
Describe your candle making setup — workspace, fragrance oils, wax types, market stalls, online sales. We generate a fully written, UK-compliant candle making risk assessment covering COSHH, fire risk, public liability and all relevant regulations in minutes.
Used by home-based candle makers, market traders and small candle businesses across the UK
🕯️ Selling at markets or craft fairs? Mention it — we'll include fire risk from naked flames, public liability hazards, electrical safety for heating equipment, and crowd management controls expected by event organisers and councils.
Legal requirements for candle making businesses
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires every employer and self-employed person to ensure the health and safety of themselves, employees and anyone affected by their work — including customers at markets and craft fairs. A written risk assessment is the foundation of this legal duty and is expected by event organisers, councils, insurers and the HSE.
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) require a specific assessment for any substance that could cause harm. In candle making, this includes fragrance oils, essential oils, wax dyes, solvents and cleaning chemicals. You must identify hazards (skin sensitisation, eye irritation, inhalation risk), assess exposure, and implement controls such as ventilation, gloves, and safety data sheet (SDS) filing. COSHH assessments are routinely requested by trading standards and environmental health officers.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies if you employ anyone or if members of the public have access to your premises (including home-based businesses where customers collect orders). You must assess fire risk, provide appropriate fire extinguishers, ensure escape routes are clear, and maintain suitable firefighting equipment. For market stalls and craft fairs, fire safety is a non-negotiable requirement and many event organisers will refuse entry without a fire risk assessment.
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require employers to avoid hazardous manual handling where possible, and where it cannot be avoided, to assess and reduce the risk of injury. Lifting heavy wax blocks, pouring molten wax repeatedly, and carrying stock to market stalls all fall within the scope of these regulations. Anyrisks candle making risk assessments address manual handling, COSHH, fire risk and public liability in a single document.
How it works
1. Describe your business
Tell us where you work (home, studio, shed), what materials you use (paraffin, soy, beeswax, fragrance oils, dyes), whether you sell at markets or online, and whether you work alone or employ staff. If you use specific high-risk materials or work in a confined space, mention it.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant candle making risk assessment covering COSHH, fire risk, manual handling and public liability, with specific references to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH Regulations 2002 and Fire Safety Order 2005.
3. Instant download and use
Download as PDF and Word. Hand it to event organisers, include it in your insurance application, or file it for compliance purposes. £29, no subscription, money-back guarantee.
What it covers
Every candle making risk assessment is written in full — covering all hazards relevant to your business and workspace.
COSHH — fragrance oils, essential oils, wax dyes and cleaning chemicals
Fire risk from hot wax, naked flames and flammable materials
Burns from molten wax and heating equipment
Skin sensitisation and allergic reactions to fragrance oils
Eye splash risk from pouring and mixing
Inhalation risk from fragrance vapours and wax fumes
Manual handling of wax blocks, pouring and repetitive motion
Electrical safety for wax melters, heat guns and hot plates
Public liability — market stalls, craft fairs and customer collection
Crowd management and emergency evacuation at events
Storage of flammable materials and safe separation from living areas
Ventilation requirements for home-based and studio workspaces
First aid provision and emergency procedures
Employer duties if you employ staff or use volunteers
Works for
From home-based sole traders to market stalls and small candle businesses, Anyrisks covers every candle making setup.
What customers say
"I do about 15 markets a year and every single one asks for a risk assessment. Anyrisks covered COSHH for my fragrance oils, fire risk at the stall and public liability — all in one document. Saved me hours."
Emma C.
Candle maker, Devon
"I work from home and my insurance company wanted a written risk assessment. Anyrisks gave me something professional that covered fire safety, ventilation and storage of flammable materials. Job done."
Rachel T.
Wax melt business owner, Yorkshire
"We employ two part-time staff and trading standards asked for our COSHH and fire risk assessments during a routine inspection. Anyrisks covered everything — fragrance oils, manual handling, fire extinguisher provision. No issues raised."
Sarah P.
Small candle business, Lancashire
Anyrisks vs DIY templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| COSHH assessment for fragrance oils and dyes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Fire risk at market stalls and home workspace | ✓ | ✗ |
| Public liability and crowd management controls | ✓ | ✗ |
| References Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 | ✓ | ✗ |
| References COSHH Regulations 2002 | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover COSHH for fragrance oils and wax dyes?
Yes — describe the fragrance oils, essential oils, wax dyes and any other substances you use. The assessment will include COSHH controls for skin contact, inhalation, eye splash risk and allergen sensitisation, referencing the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended).
Can I use this for market stalls and craft fairs?
Yes — mention that you sell at markets, craft fairs or pop-up events and the assessment will cover fire risk from naked flames, crowd management, public liability hazards, electrical safety for heating equipment, and first aid provision. This is often required by event organisers and local councils.
Does it cover fire risk from hot wax and candles?
Yes — fire risk is central to candle making and stall trading. The assessment will cover hot wax handling, fire extinguisher requirements, keeping naked flames away from flammable materials, and emergency procedures. This aligns with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 where applicable.
Is this suitable for home-based candle businesses?
Yes — many candle makers work from home. Describe your workspace (kitchen, shed, spare room) and the assessment will cover ventilation, storage of flammable materials, risk to family members or visitors, and separation of work and living areas where necessary.
Does it cover manual handling of wax blocks and pouring?
Yes — lifting heavy wax blocks, pouring molten wax and repetitive motion can cause musculoskeletal injury. If you handle bulk wax or work long production runs, mention it and the assessment will include manual handling controls under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
Can I use this if I employ staff or use volunteers?
Yes — if you employ staff, family members or volunteers, you have a legal duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to provide a safe working environment. Describe who works with you and the assessment will include employer duties, training requirements and supervision controls.
How quickly can I get my candle making risk assessment?
Under 2 minutes. Describe your candle making process, where you work, what materials you use and whether you sell at markets or online. Anyrisks generates a complete, regulation-referenced risk assessment instantly.
Does this meet insurance and event organiser requirements?
Yes — many public liability insurers and event organisers require a written risk assessment before you can trade. Anyrisks produces a professional, fully written assessment in the format expected by insurers, councils and event organisers across the UK.