Workplace and Environment

Appraisal policyOur appraisal policy will assist you in setting out your approach to appraising your staff on an annual basis. This should be a formal evaluation when a review of an employee's past performance takes place and an action plan is agreed ... Read more

TUPE employee rep role explanation letterWhere you need to commence TUPE consultation with appropriate representatives, it's helpful to start by letting them know what their role is in the process by using our letter. Your duty is to inform and, where... Read more

Work equipment - pre-start inspection checklistAt the start of a shift, staff should be checking that they have the right tools for the job and they're in good working condition. Brief details of these checks should be recorded.Broken, lost etc. When ... Read more

Asbestos priority assessment algorithmIf you have asbestos-containing materials in your premises you must assess the risk posed by the material. Use our algorithm to do this. Asbestos risk assessmentThe first step in the management of asbestos-contai... Read more

Safety briefing - Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015This briefing provides a short introduction to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM). What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Construction (Desig... Read more

Construction health and safety file checklistA health and safety file is required for construction projects involving more than one contractor and is a specific requirement of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.  Our checklist... Read more

Employee rep role explanation letterWhere you're about to start collective consultation on redundancy with appropriate representatives, you might find it useful to let them first know what their role is in the process, particularly if it's a new experi... Read more

Agency worker day one right response letterWhere an agency worker has made a written request for information about their day one rights, use our letter to formally respond within 28 days. If you fail to do so or your reply is evasive, an employment t... Read more

Pension auto-enrolment: record of employees enrolled Under pension auto-enrolment every employer is required to operate an approved pension scheme for its staff. There are no concessions for smaller businesses. It's useful to have an overview includin... Read more

Consignment noteIf you send hazardous waste from your premises, you must complete a consignment note. Use our form to stay on the right side of the law.Legal requirementThe Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 introduced the duty to r... Read more