Safety and insurance

Trades business risks and hazards

Safety and insurance

20 November 2023

In this guide we'll examine the most common risks to tradespeople, and some of the best ways to avoid the most harmful hazards where possible.

Retail shop risks and hazards

Safety and insurance

4 October 2023

In this guide we'll examine the most common risks to retail and shop workers, and some of the best ways to avoid the most harmful hazards where possible.

The safe working at height guide

Safety and insurance

24 August 2023

Working at height carries a risk of falling, which can cause serious injury. So here's AXA's guide to working at height safely, in ten easy steps.

Photography Risks and Hazards

Safety and insurance

24 July 2023

Learn about the most common hazards for photographer and how to avoid them.

30-Minute Business Health & Safety Check

Safety and insurance

20 June 2023

Six quick health and safety tips that could minimise accidents in your workplace

Risks and hazards for cleaners

Safety and insurance

7 June 2023

Learn about the most common hazards for cleaners and how to avoid them.

Gardener risks and hazards

Safety and insurance

25 January 2023

From power tools to sun stroke, gardening can be more dangerous than you think.

Handling power cuts as a small business

Safety and insurance

5 January 2023

Being prepared for power outages can help you to continue business as usual.

Hairdresser risks and hazards

Safety and insurance

30 September 2022

Being a hairdresser comes with it’s own unique set of risks and hazards. Here, AXA runs down the most common risks and how to avoid them.

Understanding public liability insurance

Safety and insurance

11 June 2021

Understanding the ins and outs of business insurance can be a struggle. Learn the lingo with our guide.

Understanding professional indemnity insurance

Safety and insurance

11 June 2021

Understanding the ins and outs of business insurance can be a struggle. Learn the lingo with our guide.

Understanding employers' liability insurance

Safety and insurance

11 June 2021

Understanding the ins and outs of business insurance can be a struggle. Learn the lingo with our guide.

How trades businesses can reopen safely

Re-opening your business in

Back to Business

29 May 2020

What steps and precautions your trades business must take to reopen safely

The safe manual handling at work guide

Safety and insurance

7 February 2020

How to perform manual handling tasks safely, in ten easy steps.

How to get a claim settled in 24 hours

Safety and insurance

26 April 2019

Time-saving tips to increase the chances of settling a claim in 24 hours.

Six signs you need public liability

Safety and insurance

16 July 2018

Accidents happen, so it pays to get protected with public liability insurance

Is your business safe?

Safety and insurance

8 February 2018

Collecting reliable data and training staff to keep your business safe.

Thinking of hiring an apprentice?

Safety and insurance

2 February 2018

We break down everything you need to know before taking on an apprentice.