Workplace and Environment

Death of employee policyOur death of employee policy sets out the appropriate steps you and your staff, particularly line managers, should take following an employee's death. You will need to handle the situation carefully and sensitively, both in ter... Read more

Playground inspection recordPlay equipment and play areas should be regularly inspected. But what types of damage and deterioration should you look out for? Our playground inspection record will set you on the right track. Inspection regimeWhilst you... Read more

Pesticide log bookIf you use pesticides, it's good practice to keep detailed records for future reference. Use our log book to note down what's been applied, when and where.Why keep records?At present, only those applying pesticides to crops are legall... Read more

Work equipment reminder checklistIf staff forget items of work equipment, it could impact on safety standards. To stop this from happening, use our checklist. Where's your hard hat? Staff who work away from a central location must leave for the day eq... Read more

Register of keys and alarm codesOur register of keys and alarm codes enables you to record what keys, passes, cards and codes you've provided to an employee. However, it goes further by setting a series of rules aimed at ensuring the security of this ... Read more

Permit to work - high pressure water jettingUse this permit to work to retain control over high pressure water jetting activities.Why use it?The risks of high pressure water jetting are less obvious than some construction and maintenance activities, ... Read more

Asbestos management policyWhen asbestos is present in a building any work in the vicinity must be carefully controlled. Use our policy to make sure the material isn't accidentally disturbed.What's involved?To help you maintain control over the risks of... Read more

Meeting request following a period of long-term incapacityOnce you've obtained a medical report, the next stage is to arrange a meeting with your absent employee to discuss its contents and any recommendations that it makes. In particular, you should ... Read more

New starter formOur new starter information form ensures you obtain all the relevant personal details that you need on day one of the employment. Make sure you ask the employee to check it's still up to date at least annually and, in any event, encour... Read more

Letter seeking agreement to reduce pay to avoid redundanciesUse our letter to seek employees' agreement to reduce their salaries in order to avoid staff redundancies. Make sure you deal with the situation sensitively and fairly and be prepared for som... Read more