Workplace and Environment

Safety procedure - changing wheels on vehiclesTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safety procedure. This document sets out how changing wheels on vehicles should be completed safely. What to do?If... Read more

Process - safe system of work - charging forklift truck batteriesTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safety procedure. This document sets out how charging forklift truck batteries should be comple... Read more

Method statement - use of a telehandlerBecause of the risks associated with a telehandler, e.g. securing loads, operating on rough terrain etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow.  What to do?If you're operating... Read more

Method statement - use of forward tipping dumpersBecause of the risks associated with driving a dumper, e.g. overturning, working in areas with pedestrians, working next to deep excavations etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your s... Read more

Method statement - use of mechanical excavatorBecause of the risks associated with mechanical excavators, e.g. working near the edge of the excavation, moving machinery parts, cable strikes etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your s... Read more

Method statement - work on contaminated landBecause of the risks associated with working on contaminated land, e.g. manual handling, exposure to hazardous substances, the use of plant and machinery, working near the edge of an excavation etc., you mu... Read more

Method statement - working on the highwayBecause of the risks associated with working on the highway, e.g. fast moving traffic, manual handling, plant and machinery, you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow.  What to ... Read more

Method statement - working in roof spaces which contain MMMF insulationBecause of the risks associated with working in insulated loft spaces, e.g. skin rashes, breathing difficulties etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff sh... Read more

Method statement - use of joiners'/carpenters' handtoolsBecause of the risks associated with using handtools, e.g. manual handling, sharp edges, blades, flying debris, dust etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow.Â... Read more

Fire precautions - emergency lightingIf the lights went out in your building, would everyone be able to find their way to safety? Use our checklist to help you assess the need for emergency lighting and whether it's properly maintained.Impaired visibi... Read more