Workplace and Environment

Procurement - small works & maintenanceIf you're seeking to employ a contractor to carry out basic maintenance works, use our form to check that they have appropriate arrangements in place to manage safety risks. Reducing the risksWhen you bring other... Read more

Product recall/withdrawal formIf you identify a product is not safe for consumers, you must instigate a recall or withdrawal to remove it from circulation. Use our form to help with this process.Making things rightA "withdrawal" of a product is the term... Read more

Quick guide to safety sign designTo alert employees and others to hazards in the workplace, safe routes to fire exits, etc. you must follow standard rules on the colour and shape of signs. Our document provides an easy guide to what's needed.Using the... Read more

Health and safety committee constitutionIf you're going to formally consult with employees on health and safety matters, you'll need a constitution to give your meetings some ground rules. What should it cover?Why do you need it?Smaller organisations c... Read more

Maintenance contractor auditWhen you delegate a job to a maintenance contractor you retain certain responsibilities for the health and safety of their work. Use our audit tool to review their management arrangements and working practices.Why you need... Read more

Health and safety induction - contractorWhen contractors arrive on site, you should complete a formal induction for their staff. Use our document to identify the points you need to cover. CluelessAlthough you're bound to have spent time informing cont... Read more

Health and safety arrangements - auditAlthough you might think that your health and safety policy is effective and risk assessments have been completed, an audit frequently proves otherwise. Our audit document will assist you in evaluating your proce... Read more

Hire agreementIf contractors ask to borrow work equipment, formalise the deal with our hire agreement. What does it cover?Frequent requestContractors often ask to borrow work equipment. Sometimes it will be agreed in advance or it might be needed bec... Read more

Manager's health and safety induction checklistMost organisations have an established process for inducting their new starters. But what health and safety information must be covered if the new employee is taking up a management role? Keeping controlM... Read more

H&S induction - simple arrangementsWhen new staff start you should complete an induction that covers your health and safety arrangements. Use our document to guide you through the process.IntroductionIf you have simple arrangements and operate a low-... Read more