Workplace and Environment

Personal protective equipment assessmentPrior to issuing any personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety shoes, gloves and masks, you are legally required to make an assessment of its suitability. Use our form to record your assessment.Legal ... Read more

Fire safety policyA fire safety policy is a document that outlines how you intend to manage the risks associated with fire. It shouldn't be a complicated document and should be available for all staff and visitors to see.A statement of intentOur Fire ... Read more

Classification of fire extinguisher information sheetThere's a wide range of extinguishers available, so it can be confusing to know which ones to put where. Our information sheet makes this task simple.The right choiceGetting your extinguisher choice... Read more

Evacuation procedureIn the event of a fire, ensuring everyone's out of your building should be your primary consideration. However, how this is achieved shouldn't be left to luck. It's something that should be formalised so that if the worst case happen... Read more

Emergency contacts listWhen something goes wrong it's useful to have a list of telephone numbers to hand so that staff can obtain help quickly. Use our emergency contacts list to create such a document.What's covered?The form includes the following sec... Read more

Safety briefing - power and hand toolsThis briefing addresses the key risks and control measures needed when using power and hand tools in the workplace.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Power and Hand Tools is to ensure that all staff ... Read more

Safety briefing - food safetyThis briefing addresses the key risks and control measures needed to manage food safety.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Food Safety is to ensure that all staff are fully aware of the potential risks associ... Read more

Safety briefing - electricityThis briefing addresses the key risks associated with and control measures required for the management of electricity in the workplace.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Electricity is to ensure that all staf... Read more

Safety briefing - the role of the fire marshalThis briefing addresses the importance of the fire marshal's role. Action taken by fire marshals in the event of a fire is an important part of fire safety.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - T... Read more