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Plumber Risk Assessment — Done in 2 Minutes
Describe the plumbing job. We write the risk assessment. UK-compliant, instant download.
The Legal Framework for Plumbing Contractors
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 require that all gas work in domestic and commercial premises is carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. It is a criminal offence for an unregistered person to carry out gas work. Plumbing contractors who are not Gas Safe registered must not work on gas supplies, pipework or appliances, and their risk assessment must clearly state this boundary and the procedure for isolating gas supplies safely before work begins.
For work involving water supply systems, the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (WRAS) set out requirements for the installation, alteration and repair of water fittings to prevent contamination of the water supply. Approved contractors must notify the water undertaker before starting certain types of work. Failure to comply can result in prosecution by the water undertaker.
For larger commercial or public building projects involving hot and cold water systems, L8: Legionella — The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems (HSE ACOP) and HSG274 Part 2 set out the duty of care for controlling legionella risk in hot and cold water systems. Any work that involves interrupting or reconnecting a recirculating hot water system or stored cold water (above 20°C) must consider legionella risk and the need to disinfect after reinstatement.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (Regulation 3) require plumbing contractors to conduct a suitable and sufficient risk assessment for every job. This must cover manual handling risks (carrying pipe, fixtures and tools), working in confined spaces (under-floor or loft access), lone working, and exposure to lead pipework (lead pipe replacement triggers COSHH requirements).
How It Works
1. Describe the Job
Tell us the type of plumbing work, property type, any confined spaces, and materials involved.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant plumber risk assessment tailored to your specific job.
3. Instant Download and Use
Download immediately. Hand to your client, include in your RAMS, or use for contractor approval.
What It Covers
Every plumber risk assessment is written in full — covering all hazards relevant to your specific job.
Working with hot water systems and burn/scald risks
Gas-adjacent work and safe isolation
Working in confined spaces (loft tanks, underfloor)
Legionella risk for water system work
Asbestos awareness (older properties, lagging)
Manual handling of pipework, boilers, cylinders
Flood and water damage risk during works
Chemical use (flux, solvent cement, cleaning agents)
Working in occupied properties with live services
Lone working controls
Works For
Any plumbing job, any property type — Anyrisks covers it.
What Customers Say
“I work on older properties where asbestos lagging is a real concern. Anyrisks flagged all the right controls — exactly what my client needed to see.”
Steve B.
Plumber, West Yorkshire
“Used it for a full bathroom installation in an occupied house. Covered hot works, water isolation, manual handling — all the things the main contractor needed.”
Callum R.
Bathroom installer, Edinburgh
“I do a lot of commercial work where risk assessments are a contractor requirement. Anyrisks makes it quick to generate one for each job.”
Paul D.
Commercial plumber, Bristol
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Anyrisks vs DIY Templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Legionella and asbestos awareness included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Covers confined spaces and gas-adjacent work | ✓ | ✗ |
| Specific to your job and property type | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be Gas Safe registered to use this?
No — the risk assessment is for the plumbing work itself, not the gas work. If your job involves work near gas supplies, Anyrisks will include gas isolation procedures and the requirement to involve a Gas Safe registered engineer for any gas-specific tasks. The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 make it a criminal offence for an unregistered person to carry out gas work.
Does it cover WRAS compliance for water supply work?
Yes. The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (WRAS) requirements — including notification obligations to the water undertaker for certain installation types — are referenced where relevant to the job described. Mention whether you’re working on the supply side (mains pressure) or distribution pipework.
Does it cover legionella risk for water system work?
Yes. For jobs involving hot and cold water storage systems, recirculating hot water, or reconnection after a shutdown, Anyrisks includes legionella risk controls aligned with L8 (HSE ACOP) and HSG274 Part 2, including system flushing, temperature management and the need for post-work disinfection on larger commercial systems.
What about working in confined spaces under floors or in lofts?
Mention any confined access when describing the job. Anyrisks will include confined space controls: lone working procedures, emergency arrangements, access and egress, and manual handling risks specific to restricted spaces.
Does this cover working with lead pipework?
Lead pipe replacement triggers COSHH requirements under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 — mention it when describing the job and the assessment will include appropriate controls.
How long does it take?
Under 2 minutes. Describe the job — property type, water system, access, and any gas or specialist work — and Anyrisks produces a complete plumbing risk assessment. £29, no subscription.