Workplace and Environment

Office storageStoring items in offices, whether in cabinets, cupboards or on shelves in storage areas, can, if carried out incorrectly, lead to accidents involving personal injuries.Managing the risksTo help you to identify the hazards associated wit... Read more

Letter confirming charity cake bake rulesOur letter sets out a series of rules to be complied with where you've agreed to let an employee host a cake sale day at work to raise money for a nominated charity. Make sure you're clear about what your requir... Read more

Letter notifying of employer change of nameIf you're planning to change the name of your business but there's to be no change in its identity, you'll need to issue a written statement of the name change to your employees at the earliest opportunity and ... Read more

Salary sacrifice formUse our form to record an employee's written agreement to a reduction in their salary in return for the provision of a non-cash benefit in kind. Be aware that HMRC will have an interest where the non-cash benefit qualifies for... Read more

Guidance note - hazardous waste minimisationGetting rid of waste is an expensive business; some estimates put the cost at approximately 4.5% of annual turnover, so cutting the amount of hazardous waste being sent to landfill etc. will help the enviro... Read more

Accident - photo recordIn the event of an accident it's vital to collect as much evidence as possible to ascertain what happened. Using our new photo record will help you to do this.Recording factsCompleting an accident investigation can be a tricky p... Read more

Car park policyWhether your parking area is large or small, public or private, you must ensure that it can be used safely. Use our new policy to set out your arrangements and allocate responsibilities.What's covered?The primary hazard in a car park is... Read more

Mobile work platform inspection checklistIf you're operating a small mobile work platform, such as a Peco lift, it's vital to complete basic pre-start checks to confirm that it's safe to use. The findings of the inspection should be recorded on our docu... Read more

Permit to work - excavationCarrying out excavation work is potentially dangerous. So to avoid or sufficiently reduce the risks to an acceptable level, use our permit to help you plan the work before it starts.Excavation workThe main dangers of excava... Read more