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
Medical examination request to independent doctorIt's possible to fairly dismiss an employee on the ground of lack of capability due to ill health but first you must take all reasonable steps to find out the current medical position. This involves obt... Read more
05 Jan 2024
Guide to safety data sheetsSafety data sheets provide vital information on how to use chemicals safely. However, if you need help in understanding how to get the most from this information, our easy-to-use guide can help.Material safety data sheetsIn... Read more
02 Apr 2009
Preliminary COSHH assessmentIf you're a low to medium-risk business, you may find that a full COSHH assessment is unnecessary. In order to identify if this is the case, consider using our preliminary COSHH assessment form.Preliminary coshh assessmentI... Read more
30 Nov 2009
Chemical storeroom checklistIf you use enough chemicals to justify a dedicated chemical storeroom, you will need to ensure that you manage it safely. Our three-part checklist can help you do this. Chemical storeroom checklistIf you store large quant... Read more
04 Aug 2009
Project health and safety diaryMaintaining a project diary can help to you to keep on top of compliance issues and more. TimelineThe Project Health and Safety Diary can be used to record brief details of any significant events and be kept on file for... Read more
05 Sep 2018
Register - H&S aspects and impactsA key component of a formal health and safety management system is an aspects and impacts register. Our model document will fulfil the requirements.Systems approachIf you want to implement a formal management system ... Read more
21 Dec 2016
PPE issue recordIf you provide staff with personal protective equipment (PPE), you should keep a detailed record of what's been handed out and when.What's covered?The first part of our PPE Issue Record asks you to identify the employee receiving the PP... Read more
22 Dec 2015
Procurement - Outsourcing (Non-construction)If outsourcing a project to other contractors, use our document to ensure health and safety standards are maintained.Industry standard If you engage subcontractors to complete projects on your behalf, it's ... Read more
08 Jan 2020
Procurement - annual reviewIf you regularly use a contractor it's worthwhile checking their insurance cover, accreditations, etc. Our document can be used to review their arrangements. Formal checksAlthough it's usual to complete checks before a contra... Read more
06 Apr 2020
Procurement - policy and procedureThe health and safety management system ISO 45001 introduced a requirement to have formal controls on those who are appointed as subcontractors. Our policy and procedure sets out how you can achieve this. The risksIS... Read more
04 Oct 2019