Workplace and Environment

Scaffold specification checklistIf you need a scaffold, the HSE suggests that you should provide a specification. Use our form to do this. What's covered?Industry standardIf you need to work at height for prolonged periods, a fixed scaffold is often n... Read more

Low noise hire and purchasing policyPurchasing equipment that's noisy could create a problem that's both expensive and time consuming to solve. So if you adopt a policy of buying low noise equipment wherever possible, you'll minimise the potential amoun... Read more

Risk assessment - use of stepladdersStepladder accidents may involve falling from height, resulting in serious injuries and even death.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards associated with stepladders and the appropriate ways of controll... Read more

Secondment agreement This agreement is intended to be used where an agreement is reached between an employer, employee and a third party that the employee will work for that third party under contract while continuing in the employment of their orig... Read more

Letter confirming expiry of a warningIt's worth letting an employee know when a warning has expired so that they're aware the disciplinary or performance management paperwork has been removed from their file in compliance with data protection obligatio... Read more

New starter checklistOnce you've recruited the right employee for a vacancy, there are a number of things you must do before they start work and during their first few days. Our new starter checklist sets out all the important stages so you don't miss ... Read more

Right to search policyIf you search an employee without their consent, it not only amounts to the civil offence of trespass but may also constitute a criminal assault. You therefore need to ensure you have a contractually binding right to search poli... Read more

Counselling form Use our form to arrange counselling for employees. You may either offer a professional stress counselling service directly or for most small businesses it will be more appropriate to outsource this service. This will help in your def... Read more

Clear desk policyA clear desk policy aims to reduce the amount of clutter that is allowed to build up on employees' desks. As well as the fact that a tidy working environment looks good to clients, it also prevents confidential information from fallin... Read more