Workplace and Environment

Notice of staff meeting outside normal working hoursIf you need to hold a general staff meeting, it may be hard to find a time when everyone is available. So you might need to ask some employees if they're willing to attend outside their normal workin... Read more

Fire hazards - sources of ignitionWhen conducting a fire risk assessment one of the first things you need to do is to identify the fire hazards. Use our document to help you.In contextAll organisations with responsibility for non-domestic premises ha... Read more

Health and safety committee constitutionIf you're going to formally consult with employees on health and safety matters, you'll need a constitution to give your meetings some ground rules. What should it cover?Why do you need it?Smaller organisations c... Read more

Letter advising employee has leftUse our letter to notify external third parties, such as clients and customers, of an employee's departure. Make sure you take prompt steps to arrange a handover of their work to another employee or new recruit as you ... Read more

First aiders payment policyPaying first aiders a small annual amount is a useful motivational tool, as well as an acknowledgement of the valuable contribution they make. Use our policy to set out your basic rules.A motivational toolYou're not required... Read more

Fire hazards - persons at riskOne of the very first steps in completing your fire risk assessment is to identify who is potentially at risk from a fire. Use our persons at risk form to record your findings.In contextAll organisations with responsibil... Read more

Method statement/safety procedure training recordIf it's important that staff follow prescribed methods of work, you should set them out in a method statement or safety procedure. Any training given on these should be recorded in our document.Steps to ... Read more

Outdoor catering checklistIf you're a food business or  organising an event which includes outdoor catering, you should pay attention to the safety of outdoor catering activities. Use our checklist to help you get it right.Starting from scratchNot on... Read more

Register of health and safety legislation - work equipmentOur register provides a good summary of the law which may apply to your business. It's particularly useful if you're going for certification such as ISO 45001. This part is on the topic of work ... Read more