Workplace and Environment

Changing wheels on vehicles Changing a wheel on a vehicle can present risks to drivers which, left unmanaged, can cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.  Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards associated wi... Read more

Safety for delivery drivers of vehicles up to 1,500kg (1.5 tonnes)  Drivers of delivery vehicles can be subjected to various hazards in the course of their work which, unless controlled, could lead to accidents involving serious personal injuries.Ma... Read more

Risk assessment - serving and preparing deli food and drinkIf your staff prepare and serve deli food and drink, you need to identify basic systems of work to keep them safe. Our sample risk assessment identifies the hazards and how to manage them.Saf... Read more

Warehouse operations There are significant risks associated with working in a warehouse environment which, left unmanaged, could put those who work or visit the area at risk. Managing the risks To help you identify the hazards associated with warehou... Read more

Painting and decoratingPainting and decorating is not hazard-free. Care needs to be taken to prevent an accident connected with working at height from a ladder or work platform. Plus there are the added dangers of using flammable materials in the wor... Read more

Safe removal and disposal of small amounts of asbestos-containing materialsIf asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are removed and handled incorrectly, this could lead to serious risks to health and possible prosecution.Managing the risksTo help you ... Read more

Letter discussing removal of health risks during pregnancyIf your risk assessment identifies health and safety risks for a pregnant employee, use our letter to arrange a meeting with her to discuss removing or reducing those risks. If that proves not... Read more

Loan application formOur loan application form asks the employee to specify the type and purpose of loan requested from you, the amount they wish to borrow and the date it's required. They also need to provide further information relating to their pre... Read more

Employee referral scheme policyOur employee referral scheme policy creates a set of detailed eligibility criteria for entitlement to an introduction bonus where an existing employee successfully recommends someone for employment. Referral schemes can... Read more

Risk assessment - guidanceCompleting a risk assessment on a task, a chemical or location can be a daunting prospect. To make things simpler, use our guidance document that identifies which document to use and helps you through the process. Important ... Read more