Workplace and Environment

Leaves of absence policyIn addition to annual leave, sickness absence and the various statutory rights to time off (for example, maternity leave, parental leave, paternity leave, time off for dependants, etc.), employees might ask to take time off wo... Read more

Right to work checklistDon't risk a £20,000 civil penalty for employing an illegal worker. Check all new employees' right to work in the UK before they start work for you using our checklist, record the date of your check and take copies of the releva... Read more

Escape route checksheetOnce you've identified a passageway as an escape route, it's vital to keep it clear, easily identifiable and useable. This should involve weekly formal checks in addition to more frequent visual inspections.Why and how to use the... Read more

First aid needs assessmentTo keep your employees safe and comply with the law you must have a sufficient level of first aid cover. Use our document to carry out and record your assessment.Do you need to do this?To comply with the Health and Safety (F... Read more

Stress management checklistMental health concerns have become a hot topic. Use our checklist to discover the potential stressors within your business and identify ways in which you may be able to reduce them.ComplianceWhilst poor mental health is not... Read more

Process - safe system of work - checking vehicles for roadworthinessTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal process. This document sets out how a vehicle should be checked for roadworthiness. What to ... Read more

Safety briefing - hand washing procedureFood handlers must have clean hands so that food does not become contaminated and unfit for consumption. Use our briefing to help teach catering staff the importance of hand washing and how to do it properly.Ge... Read more

Employed or self-employed checklist This checklist sets out the main factors which may indicate whether an individual is employed or self-employed. Some pointers in considering relevant factors There is no exhaustive list of the factors that are rel... Read more

E-mail and Internet policyIt's important in all office-based workplaces to have policy statements on the use of computers, e-mail and the Internet at work and on using the telephone. Our e-mail and Internet policy includes provisions on acceptable use... Read more