Workplace and Environment

Risk assessment - window cleaningAlthough window cleaning is a pretty straightforward task, there are considerable health and safety risks that need to be managed. Our risk assessment sets out what you need to do. Getting it wrongGone are the days wh... Read more

Violence against staffViolence towards employees is a growing problem in the workplace and you have a duty to safeguard their personal safety in this regard.Violence at workThere are particular risks and hazards arising from violence to employees bot... Read more

Risk assessment - retailWorking in retail premises can present risks to staff which, left unmanaged, could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards associated with retail ... Read more

Swimming pools - generalSwimming pools are accessed by members of the public. Therefore, if the risks are not managed properly, it could lead to accidents involving serious personal injuries and drowning.Managing the risksTo help you to identify the ... Read more

Working in manholes Manholes may contain anything from asphyxiating gases to contaminated water. Use our risk assessment document to help avoid accidents, injuries and ill-health.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards associated with work... Read more

Notice to take holiday during notice periodOur notice can be used to require an employee to take some, or all, of their remaining annual leave entitlement during their notice period on resignation or dismissal. As well as removing them from the workp... Read more

Probation period review formAt the end of an employee's probationary period, your three options are to confirm their appointment, extend probation or dismiss them. Our probation period review form allows you to formally assess their performance and co... Read more

Letter declining a career breakIf you refuse to grant an employee time off work for a career break or sabbatical, you should ideally confirm your position in writing, even if you already have a policy in place which sets out the grounds on which you ... Read more

Risk assessment - general maintenance and gardeningIf you're looking to tidy up your premises and to keep the garden areas in check, use our risk assessment to cover these works.Tackling the job in-houseAlthough many businesses use contractors to comp... Read more