Workplace and Environment

Responsible person role and authorisationThe Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 introduced the role of "responsible person" (RP) and made it clear that all employers automatically take on this role in respect of their premises and activities. R... Read more

Fire triangleAll staff should understand some of the basic principles of fire safety as part of their fire awareness training. Use our fire triangle to develop their knowledge.What is the fire triangle?Fire is a chemical reaction which requires three... Read more

TUPE employee liability information request letterOn a TUPE transfer, the transferor is obliged to notify to the transferee in writing the "employee liability information" of any employee who is assigned to the undertaking that is the subject of the tr... Read more

Long service awards policyOur long service awards policy enables you to reward your staff for their loyalty and experience. Extra annual leave is always a popular reward amongst employees. However, you will need to show that your business needs justi... Read more

Safety briefing - waste and recyclingOne way to ensure that staff are on board with your waste and recycling rules is to provide them with a short safety briefing.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Waste and Recycling is to help staff to... Read more

Construction phase plan checklistIf you're acting as principal contractor for a large construction project, your construction phase plan will need to be detailed. Our checklist will guide you through what to include.  When you need oneA construction ... Read more

Summary of client's responsibilitiesClients of construction work have detailed responsibilities for health and safety under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015). Our summary will help you to understand what's required.wh... Read more

Work equipment - condition checklistWhen your staff use tools and equipment, they can become damaged and unsafe. Plus, some workers may use the wrong tools for the job. To keep on top of these issues use our inspection checklist.the right toolKeeping... Read more

ISO 14001 environmental policy statementIf you want to implement a new environmental policy, or freshen up what you have, use our master document.DemandsIt's becoming increasingly common for businesses to be asked to provide an environmental policy. I... Read more

Safety briefing - hygieneThis briefing addresses the key risks and control measures needed to manage workplace hygiene.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Hygiene is to ensure that all staff are fully aware of the potential risks associat... Read more