Workplace and Environment

Potential claim reportThe advent of "referral fees" and "no-win, no-fee" solicitors has fuelled the compensation culture in which we now find ourselves. However, if you provide your insurer with sufficient information about a potential claim, it may help... Read more

Permit to work - lift shaftsWhen contractors or in-house staff work in the lift pit or on top of the lift car, there are some obvious and serious risks. Control the work by using our permit to work - lift shafts document.Who should use it?The permit ... Read more

Method statement - reinstating excavationsBecause of the risks associated with removing materials from excavations, e.g. manual handling, the use of plant and machinery, working near the edge of the excavation etc., you must identify the safe systems... Read more

Method statement - paint strippingBecause of the risks associated with stripping paint, e.g. manual handling, exposure to potentially hazardous substances, dust, debris etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow. ... Read more

Method statement - flushing and disinfection of new hot and cold water systemsBecause of the risks associated with disinfecting a water system, e.g. manual handling, the use of hazardous substances etc., you must identify the safe systems of work tha... Read more

Method statement - excavations over 1.2 metresBecause of the risks associated with excavations, e.g. manual handling, trench collapse, service strikes etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow.  What to do?If you... Read more

Method statement - installing copper pipeworkBecause of the risks associated with installing copper pipework, e.g. manual handling, hot work, working in confined spaces etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow. ... Read more

Method statement - handling and stacking of materialsBecause of the risks associated with handling and stacking of materials, e.g. physical injury cased by excessive manual handling, stock collapsing, etc., you must identify the safe systems of work ... Read more

Method statement - installing MMMF insulationBecause of the risks associated with working with insulation, e.g. manual handling, skin burns and irritation, breathing difficulties etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should... Read more

Safety procedure - connecting and disconnecting a 7kg to 15kg butane cylinderTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safety procedure. This document sets out how connecting and disconnecting a 7kg to ... Read more