Workplace and Environment

Personal risk assessmentWhen an individual staff member is at an increased risk of harm, you should carry out a personal risk assessment. Being cautiousWhen an employee has a chronic health condition or a disability you must ensure that your risk ass... Read more

Safety briefing - food poisoning and controlsAll food handlers, whether they work in the kitchen or as servers, need a basic understanding of food poisoning and its prevention. Use our briefing to get your message across.How to use itUse our Safety B... Read more

Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres policyIf you have flammable substances or potentially explosive atmospheres to contend with, you'll need strict processes to avoid fires and explosions. Use our policy to outline your specific hazards and... Read more

Home visit checklistWhen staff are visiting clients in their own homes there are all sorts of risks which you might not be aware of. However, you still have a responsibility for their safety. Our checklist will ensure that all hazards have been ident... Read more

Letter to discuss end of apprenticeshipWhere an apprentice's apprenticeship is due to end in the next few months, you should start by arranging an informal meeting with them to discuss various practical issues and both parties' intentions.Fixed-term co... Read more

Response to ex-employee's grievanceIf a former employee raises a grievance, legally you don't have to deal with it, but that doesn't mean it's safe to ignore it. Use our letter to reply.No legal obligationWhilst you must deal with written grievances rais... Read more

Letter to employee on retirementWhen an employee is about to retire, it's good practice to formally convey your best wishes for their retirement and at the same time you can deal with any outstanding matters.A fast-approaching retirement dateWhen an e... Read more

Letter confirming medical report applicationWhere you request a medical report on an employee, they have some key rights where that report is being provided by their own doctor. Once they've given their consent to the report, use our letter to confirm... Read more

Letter to new employer enforcing restrictive covenantsWhere you believe an ex-employee is in breach of restrictive covenants, you might consider taking legal action. You may also have a claim against their new employer. Our letter informs an ex-emplo... Read more