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


No smoking policyThe smoking ban that applies to most enclosed or partially enclosed workplaces and public premises is now well established. Use our template to make sure that your policy complies across the UK.What's covered?Smoke-free legislation ... Read more
UPDATED01 Dec 2023


Window and glazing safety checklistIt's easy to overlook windows when making safety checks, but staff and window cleaners can still be at risk from poor design and condition. Our Window and Glazing Safety Checklist can help combat these concerns.Using... Read more
UPDATED01 Dec 2023


Risk assessment - unblocking machineryThere are many hazards associated with blocked machinery or equipment. If not controlled, clearing the obstruction could lead to accidents and potentially out you on the wrong side of the law.Managing the risksTo... Read more
UPDATED01 Dec 2023


Flow chart - does COMAH apply?If you handle, process or store flammable or toxic substances, you have a duty to ensure that staff and others are not exposed to harm from their accidental release. Our flow chart shows you what steps are required to de... Read more
UPDATED01 Dec 2023


Method statement - removing dead legs in water systemsBecause of the risks associated with removing dead legs in water systems, e.g. legionella bacteria, manual handling, water being held under pressure etc., you must identify the safe systems of wor... Read more
UPDATED20 Nov 2023


Equal opportunities monitoring formOur equal opportunities monitoring form enables you to gather personal information about job applicants in order to ensure that your recruitment process is being carried out fairly and in a non-discriminatory way.Ke... Read more
UPDATED16 Nov 2023


Letter confirming reasonable adjustmentsWhere you've agreed to implement reasonable adjustments for an employee's disability or health condition, it's advisable to confirm the details of those agreed adjustments in writing.Reasonable adjustmentsReasonab... Read more
UPDATED10 Nov 2023


Alcohol and drug testing clauseYou should only include our clause in the contracts of those in safety critical roles whose use of alcohol or drugs poses safety risks.ApplicationIt's not appropriate to operate an alcohol and drug screening programme fo... Read more
UPDATED10 Nov 2023


Generative AI policyOur policy puts rules in place to ensure that generative AI applications are used by employees in a controlled and responsible way. This should help to maximise the benefits of the technology and minimise the risks.pros and consGe... Read more
UPDATED10 Nov 2023


Letter terminating consultancy agreementYou can use our letter to terminate your agreement with a self-employment consultant.Genuinely self-employed?Assuming your consultant is genuinely self-employed, i.e. is independent and in business of their own... Read more
UPDATED10 Nov 2023