Workplace and Environment

Information and consultation flow chartThis flow chart highlights the various situations where you may be legally obliged to inform and consult with a variety of employee representatives.   Overview of main obligationsHealth and safety: You must co... Read more

Letter inviting consultation in accordance with TUPEThe TUPE legislation requires that you undertake consultation with recognised trade unions or elected employee representatives prior to the TUPE transfer taking place. You must provide them with spe... Read more

Political activity policyOur political activity policy establishes a code of conduct regarding employees' political activity in the workplace. It accepts employees have a right to hold political opinions and to engage in political activity outside wor... Read more

TUPE information and consultation checklist Under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE), where a relevant transfer of an undertaking takes place, those employees who are employed by the transferor employer, ... Read more

Safety in bricklayingBricklaying involves inherent risks. Therefore, if this type of work is not carried out correctly, it can result in injuries and ill-health to staff. This applies whether it is bricks or blocks etc. being laid.Managing the risksT... Read more

Process - safe system of work - storage of cleaning chemicalsTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safety procedure. This document sets out how cleaning chemicals should be handled and stored safely... Read more