Workplace and Environment
So that you can deal with every employment, health & safety, risk assessment and environmental situation
Topics: Employment law, Health & safety, Risk assessment, Environmental document
Reporting line and procedure clauseRather than just including the name of the person to whom the employee will report, it can be useful to insert a more detailed clause into employment contracts.Reporting linesOur Written Statement of Employment Part... Read more
08 Dec 2023
Bonus payment clauseOnly include a bonus payment clause in your contract of employment if you actually intend to pay a bonus to the particular employee. It's also always safer to make bonus payments discretionary rather than contractual entitlements, ... Read more
08 Dec 2023
Staff briefing - being fuel efficientThis briefing addresses the importance of being fuel efficient, and the impact it has on the business and the environment. What's covered?The aim of this Staff Briefing - Being Fuel Efficient is to remind staff abo... Read more
01 Dec 2023
Christmas shutdown checklistIf you're closing your premises over the Christmas period, use our checklist to ensure that your property is protected while you're away.The risksUnfortunately the festive spirit isn't shared by everyone. Christmas is a prime... Read more
01 Dec 2023
No smoking policyThe smoking ban that applies to most enclosed or partially enclosed workplaces and public premises is now well established. Use our template to make sure that your policy complies across the UK.What's covered?Smoke-free legislation ... Read more
01 Dec 2023
Window and glazing safety checklistIt's easy to overlook windows when making safety checks, but staff and window cleaners can still be at risk from poor design and condition. Our Window and Glazing Safety Checklist can help combat these concerns.Using... Read more
01 Dec 2023
Flow chart - does COMAH apply?If you handle, process or store flammable or toxic substances, you have a duty to ensure that staff and others are not exposed to harm from their accidental release. Our flow chart shows you what steps are required to de... Read more
01 Dec 2023
Method statement - removing dead legs in water systemsBecause of the risks associated with removing dead legs in water systems, e.g. legionella bacteria, manual handling, water being held under pressure etc., you must identify the safe systems of wor... Read more
20 Nov 2023
Letter confirming reasonable adjustmentsWhere you've agreed to implement reasonable adjustments for an employee's disability or health condition, it's advisable to confirm the details of those agreed adjustments in writing.Reasonable adjustmentsReasonab... Read more
10 Nov 2023
Alcohol and drug testing clauseYou should only include our clause in the contracts of those in safety critical roles whose use of alcohol or drugs poses safety risks.ApplicationIt's not appropriate to operate an alcohol and drug screening programme fo... Read more
10 Nov 2023