Workplace and Environment

Accident - documents guidance To help your staff to identify which accident/incident form to complete, we have created a guidance document. What's covered and how should you use it?Record the factsIf there's an accident, near miss or damage incident, i... Read more

Appointing a principal contractor letterIf you're a construction client for a project which will involve two or more contractors, you must appoint one of them to take overall control. Use our template letter to do this.Legal reasonsThe requirement to ... Read more

Portable electrical appliance registerIf you have a small number of electrical appliances, your system for managing portable appliance testing need not be overcomplicated. Our register form can help with this.When to PAT?Portable appliances should be... Read more

Safety briefing - construction phase plansThis briefing describes the purpose and content of construction phase plans (CPP) and the associated legal responsibilities. What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Construction Phase Plans is to tell... Read more

Safety briefing - woodworking machinesThis briefing addresses the key risks associated with the use of woodworking machines and the control measures necessary to manage them.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Woodworking Machines is to r... Read more

Safety briefing - using personal protective equipment This briefing addresses the selection and use of personal protective equipment in the workplace.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is to ensu... Read more

Safety briefing - using LPG This briefing addresses the key risks associated with and control measures required for the management of LPG in the workplace.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Using LPG is to ensure that all staff are fully... Read more

Pre-employment checklist This checklist may be used where a job offer has been accepted to assist in checking that any pre-conditions and checks have been satisfied or carried out and lists the main things to think about when a new employee starts t... Read more