Workplace and Environment

Guidance note - alternative fuelsHow much? A question we all ask ourselves each time we fill a vehicle with fuel. But are there any alternatives that will save both money and cut the amount of carbon the vehicle creates? There are, but you should mak... Read more

Work equipment - safe system of work It's vital that staff are trained in the safe systems of work they should follow when using machinery. You can achieve this using our form. Simple guideIf staff are using machinery, such as lathes, drills etc. ther... Read more

Working in loading and unloading areasWorking in loading and unloading areas may present risks to staff and others. So use our document to help you identify the hazards and appropriate control measures.Managing the risksTo help you identify the haza... Read more

Fridge and freezer temperature recordsMonitoring fridge and freezer temperatures is a necessary requirement in a commercial kitchen. Use our form to record your findings.Why you need to keep recordsCold and frozen food must be stored at the correct t... Read more

Misconduct checklistUse this checklist to help you deal with an employee's misconduct. This will involve carrying out an investigation and then, if there is a case to answer, proceeding to a disciplinary hearing, after which you will need to consider ... Read more

Letter following receipt of medical certificate during suspensionIt's not uncommon for employees who are suspended from work pending a disciplinary hearing to get themselves medically certified as sick with anxiety, stress or depression. As the employ... Read more

Dealing with poor performance checklist This checklist is intended for cases where performance cannot be managed by the normal appraisal system, and the outcome may be dismissal if performance is not improved. Potentially fair dismissal reasonUnder ... Read more

TUPE employee liability information letterOn a TUPE transfer, the transferor is obliged to notify to the transferee in writing the "employee liability information" of any employee who is assigned to the undertaking that is the subject of the transfer. ... Read more

Personal statement review helpsheetOur personal statement review helpsheet will assist you in sorting out the good personal statements on job applicants' CVs from the poor ones. You can go through the two lists as part of your recruitment process when... Read more