Workplace and Environment

Work experience checklistWhilst offering work experience placements can be a useful recruitment tool, it can also present safety risks due to a youngster's lack of awareness. So combat this by introducing a checklist.Work experienceWork experience stu... Read more

Record of responsibilitiesComplying with legislative requirements inevitably means keeping a number of documents up-to-date. For this reason, it's best to keep a record of who is responsible for each form.Record of responsibilitiesOne inevitable side-... Read more

Handling and storage of chemical substancesThe handling and storage of chemical substances may present risks to staff which, left unmanaged, could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.  Managing the risksTo help you i... Read more

Accident/incident reporting policyApart from being a legal requirement, proper accident investigation can help prevent further occurrences. Our sample policy makes staff aware of what you expect from them. Accident reportingUnfortunately, accidents ar... Read more

Alcohol policyWith 17 million sick leave days being taken a year due to alcohol misuse, it's vital that you have a policy in place that sets out some ground rules for staff. Ours covers the key areas.Alcohol at workAccording to the Alcohol Concern Qua... Read more

Asbestos management policyWhen asbestos is present in a building any work in the vicinity must be carefully controlled. Use our policy to make sure the material isn't accidentally disturbed.What's involved?To help you maintain control over the risks of... Read more

Car park policyWhether your parking area is large or small, public or private, you must ensure that it can be used safely. Use our new policy to set out your arrangements and allocate responsibilities.What's covered?The primary hazard in a car park is... Read more

Compressed air use policy It's been identified that many businesses waste energy and create unnecessary carbon emissions because they don't use compressed air equipment efficiently. This policy will help you to cut bills and emissions.Why bother?Compr... Read more

Consultation policyAll employers have a duty to consult with their staff on health and safety matters. Our policy provides a path through the somewhat confusing legislation. The lawThe legal requirement to consult with workers is well established. Th... Read more

Contractor management policyWhen you engage contractors to work on your premises it's still regarded as part of your business activity. Use our contractor management policy to show how your managers control such work.What's covered?The policy sets out:... Read more