Workplace and Environment

Blanket power to vary contract clauseBe careful when using our blanket power to vary contract clause - there's a high risk you won't be able to rely on it to make significant changes to an employee's contract of employment. That said, it's useful for non... Read more

Safety briefing - vibrationThis briefing provides essential information to staff who use hand-held vibrating tools for prolonged periods. What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Vibration is to ensure that all staff know how to protect themse... Read more

Risk assessment - podium stepsPodium steps are rapidly taking the place of stepladders. Use our risk assessment to identify when and how to use them.On highSince the introduction of the Work at Height Regulations 2005, in many sectors stepladders and... Read more

Quick guide to safety sign designTo alert employees and others to hazards in the workplace, safe routes to fire exits, etc. you must follow standard rules on the colour and shape of signs. Our document provides an easy guide to what's needed.Using the... Read more

Client's demolition and dismantling checklistTaking down redundant buildings can be dangerous, even where small structures are involved. If you're planning this kind of work, use our checklist to make sure it's done safely and you meet your obligations ... Read more

Safety signs, signals and notices policyWell thought out safety signage not only makes a workplace look professional it helps the employer to comply with the law. Use our policy to ensure that your managers know what's required.Why you need itBy imple... Read more

Notice of entitlement to SPL - mother or adopterBoth parents or adopters must submit a notice of entitlement to each of their respective employers to indicate they plan to opt in to the shared parental leave (SPL) scheme. This is a complicated form r... Read more

Driving licence requirement clauseInsert this clause into the contracts of employment of those staff who are required to drive as part of their job duties. If the employee should later lose their licence, a dismissal may be possible but this will dep... Read more

Request to buy or sell holiday formWhere you have implemented a policy enabling staff to potentially buy or sell a proportion of their annual leave entitlement, issue our form to them to enable them to put in their requests for the forthcoming holida... Read more