Workplace and Environment

 Staff questionnaire on employee engagementEven if there doesn't appear to be any real problems, staff questionnaires can reveal a great deal about a business. Where any issues are highlighted, you can swiftly take action to nip them in the bud. Idea... Read more

Letter requiring statement of fitness for work All employers can, and should, ask for evidence of sickness absence. For the first seven calendar days this is usually in the form of a self-certificate. Thereafter, you can insist on a statement of f... Read more

 Letter seeking authenticity of statement of fitness for work Fake, yet convincing, statements of fitness for work (fit notes) can be bought on the internet for under £11. If you have doubts about the authenticity of such a document, write to the h... Read more

Accident reporting procedureIn the event of an accident it's important that staff and managers know what to do. To save time and ensure your rules are obvious, use our accident reporting procedure.What's covered?This procedure is designed as a single p... Read more

Shower cleaning recordIf you have a shower on the premises, then you'll need to make sure you control the risk of Legionnaire's disease. Our Shower Cleaning Record will help.Why you need our formLegionella bacteria can grow anywhere that water is allow... Read more

Record of dead legs and infrequently used outletsOur record will help you to identify areas in your water system at risk from legionella bacteria so you can take action to prevent a problem from arising. Why you need our documentHSE guidance recommen... Read more

Environmental management organisational structureYour environmental policy should clearly allocate responsibilities. It's best practice to summarise these in an organisational structure. Our example should help you to achieve this. Structured approach... Read more

Food safety policyIf you prepare, sell or serve food or drinks on your premises, you need to ensure that basic food hygiene standards are met and maintained. To set out your position on food safety, use our policy.Fit for consumptionWhen staff or cus... Read more

Kitchen pest control checklistIf you have a staff canteen or a food business, you need to be sure that you have robust risk controls in place to prevent pest infestations. Using our kitchen pest control checklist will help. What's covered?This form co... Read more

Safety procedureFor some tasks you need to provide staff with explicit guidance on how it should be completed safely. To ensure that you cover all points without complicating matters, make sure that your documents are simple and understandable. Descr... Read more