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
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Risk Assessments (222)
Health and safety policy - organisationHealth and safety policies comprise three parts: a general statement of commitment; a description of the responsibilities allocated to fulfil the policy (known as your "Organisation"); and details of the "Arrangeme... Read more
15 Jun 2010
Health & safety whistleblowing policyIf employees come forward with concerns about hazards, short cuts or mismanagement, they should be protected from any adverse reaction. Use our document to set out your expectations for both employees and manageme... Read more
30 Oct 2019
Homeworking policyWorking from home can lead to confusion about responsibilities. Use our policy to set out how these are divided between the employee and employer.Legal dilemmaHealth and safety legislation and guidance on homeworking are minimal whi... Read more
01 Mar 2021
Legionella management policyLegionella bacteria grow in systems wherever water is stored or stagnates between 20ºC and 50ºC. The bacteria are spread in droplets which, when inhaled, can cause Legionnaires' disease, a potentially fatal condition. Our... Read more
30 Aug 2009
Lock out tag out policyBy implementing our policy you can ensure that staff work to safe standards and reduce the likelihood of an accident through error by isolating equipment from energy sources before work commences.Why introduce a new policy?If y... Read more
07 Nov 2022
Lone worker policyDue to the risks that can arise from staff working alone, it's important that you have a lone worker policy in place to help you manage them.Managing lone workingLone working is another potential threat to staff safety. Therefore, it... Read more
03 Jul 2009
Letter to employee - health questionnaireIf you have concerns over an employee's fitness to work, you may want them to complete a health questionnaire. If so, issue a covering letter to explain exactly what's happening and why.Letter to employeeThere m... Read more
20 Jul 2009
Letters to GPDealing with an absent employee's GP over long-term sickness absence can be frustrating due to the lack of information provided. You can combat this by using a letter to obtain the necessary details.Dealing with GPsAt some point you're lik... Read more
14 Dec 2009
Medical consent form for GP and occupational health advisorBefore you can obtain any information on an employee's fitness to work, you must get their written permission. This can be done by issuing a medical consent form that sets out what you want, a... Read more
17 Jun 2009
Fit note checklistFit notes are issued by GPs to advise people who are on sick leave for over seven days whether, with additional support from their employer, they could return to work. However, any return may result in health and safety issues if th... Read more
19 May 2010
