Workplace and Environment

Method statement - repairing potholes with cold lay tarmacBecause of the risks associated with working with tarmac, e.g. manual handling, the use of plant and machinery, exposure to hazardous substances etc., you must identify the safe systems of wor... Read more

Method statement - transporting goods by roadBecause of the risks associated with transporting good by road, e.g. driver hours, safe driving, working on sites that are not controlled by you etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your s... Read more

Method statement - underground service detectionBecause of the risks associated with service detection, e.g. electric cable and gas pipe strikes following excavation, you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow.  What to... Read more

Method statement - tree felling using a chainsawBecause of the risks associated with chainsaws, e.g. serious lacerations, manual handling, falling trees etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow.  What to do?If y... 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

Slips, trips and falls policySlipping and tripping accidents are one of the most common causes of injury at work. Use our policy to set out your arrangements for preventing them.What's covered?This policy is designed for you to adapt to your particula... Read more

Permit to work - roof workIf you have work completed on your roof, then you have a legal responsibility to ensure that it's done safely. Our permit to work will help you to fulfil your duty.What's coveredYou should use the Permit to Work - Roof Work wh... Read more

H&S assessment - work experienceIf you're sending pupils on work experience placements, it's important that you identify whether a potential host has suitable arrangements in place to manage health and safety risks.Checking a potential host's arrangemen... Read more

Authorisation to operate a fork lift truckBecause of the significant risks associated with the fork lift truck operations, it's vital that any untrained people keep well away. It's equally important for you to regularly make it clear to drivers that if... Read more

Workplace environment policySetting out your workplace environment policy makes it clear that you've met the legal requirements, plus it helps to manage staff expectations.When to use the policyIf you're drawing up health and safety policies to cover a... Read more