Workplace and Environment
So that you can deal with every employment, health & safety, risk assessment and environmental situation
Topics: Employment law, Health & safety, Risk assessment, Environmental document
Vibration tools safety procedureAs vibration tools can cause health problems if not used properly, it's important to instruct new staff on their safe use. Do this by incorporating a safety procedure into your induction training.Vibration tools safety ... Read more
02 Nov 2009
Guidance note - environmental impact/risk assessmentsAn environmental impact assessment is a way of considering the potential environmental effects of a proposed activity or development. It's a very complicated process and is one that's usually complete... Read more
30 Oct 2009
Contractual terms - health and safetyAs part of good health and safety management, you may need to strengthen your position by putting matters on a contractual basis. To help you do this, we have included a range of common terms.Safety-related contra... Read more
20 Oct 2009
Cash handling checklistIf you handle large quantities of cash, it's important to manage its safety as well as that of those who handle it. With this in mind, we have devised a cash handling checklist to help you do this.Security measuresAnother catego... Read more
14 Oct 2009
Manual handling management checklistAbout a third of all over three-day injuries are caused by manual handling. Therefore you need to adopt a thorough approach that looks at the legal requirements and checks you've implemented some practical solutions... Read more
14 Oct 2009
Fire safety officer inspection Now that inspectors have additional powers, being prepared for a visit is more important than ever. Make sure you keep a record of what was said, any recommendations made etc.Inspection recordThe role of a fire safety o... Read more
11 Oct 2009
Bomb threat checklistWhilst the risk of a terrorist attack is small for most businesses, it's still advisable to be prepared. Our bomb threat checklist can help you do this by allowing you to record key details to pass on to the police.Bomb threatsWhi... Read more
07 Oct 2009
Kitchen checklistEven if you only have a corner containing a microwave, you need to keep it clean and maintain the equipment. This is where a kitchen checklist can help; it's also ideal for full sized kitchens.Caring for your kitchensMany office based... Read more
12 Sep 2009
Noise at work policyWith recent changes to noise legislation, it makes sense to have a policy in place that clarifies your legal duties as the employer. Ours can easily be modified to suit your own particular needs.Noise at work policyAs a result of ... Read more
06 Sep 2009
Volunteer policyIf you use volunteers to help out occasionally, you still have health and safety responsibilities towards them. So to avoid any doubt, put a policy in place that describes how you will manage these volunteers.Managing volunteersA grow... Read more
06 Sep 2009