Workplace and Environment

Safety briefing - working at heightThis briefing addresses the key risks and control measures associated with working at height.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Working at Height is to ensure that all staff are fully aware of the issue... Read more

Redundancy payment calculationOn making a redundancy payment, you're under a statutory duty to supply a written statement indicating how the amount of the payment has been calculated, and this is based on the employee's age, length of employment and gr... Read more

Retraction of grievance formOur form enables you to obtain written evidence of the retraction of an employee's grievance and it asks them to state their reasons for withdrawal, as well as making clear to them that you still reserve the right to contin... Read more

Safety briefing - human factors in accidentsThis briefing explains the human factors which are common causes of accidents at work and how to identify them. What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Human Factors in Accidents is to give a basic ... Read more

Notice - site rules for contractorsIf you're employing contractors, you must make them aware of your site safety rules. You can do this by displaying our easy to understand notice.Manage the risksIf contractors are engaged to complete a project on you... Read more

Performance monitoring policyTo ensure that your health and safety management system is robust you must include arrangements for monitoring and reviewing standards. Use our policy template for this purpose.Why might you need it?Once you have establis... Read more

Garages and workshops Work undertaken in garages and workshops often involves working in a restricted area around inspection pits and on floor surfaces with the potential for oil and grease spillages. Oils and greasesThese and other risks to staff an... Read more

Letter rejecting holiday requestThere are many reasons why you might need to reject an employee's paid annual leave request, even if they've given you sufficient notice of their proposed days off. In this situation, you should always explain why it's no... Read more

Safety briefing - safe use of hazardous substancesThis briefing addresses the key risks and control measures needed to manage hazardous substances in the workplace.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Safe Use of Hazardous Substances is to... Read more