Workplace and Environment

Toolbox talk - templateProviding toolbox talks to your teams is a good way to impart informal safety training to them at their point of work. Populate our template with specific topics and hazards aimed directly at your workforce.Why use our template... Read more

Occupational health policyIf your workplace uses hazardous substances or processes, your employees' health could be at risk. Have a dedicated policy in place to set out how you will manage these potential risks.Managing occupational healthIf you're a l... Read more

Counterparts clauseA counterparts clause is an example of a "boilerplate" clause, which are clauses that are designed to achieve certainty for the parties to the employment contract.Counterparts clauseIt's common for contracts and agreements, including ... Read more

Secondary employment rejection letterWhere an employee has sought your consent to their taking on a second job, use our new letter where you're not willing to grant permission for that secondary employment.Considering permissionOur Outside Business In... Read more

Review of temporary redeployment following sickness absenceIf you agreed to an employee temporarily working in a different role on their return to work from long-term sickness absence, it will need to be reviewed after a period of time. Use our lette... Read more

Water efficiency policy and procedureMany people seem to believe there is an endless supply of fresh clean water. However, a growing population and increasing levels of pollution are threatening the availability of water. Water restrictions are likel... Read more

Method statement - post and rail fence erectionBecause of the risks associated with putting up a fence, e.g. manual handling, the use of plant and machinery, working near the edges of an excavation etc., you must identify the safe systems of work tha... Read more

Guide to key performance indicatorsDeciding what performance indicators you should be reporting on as part of your health and safety management system can be difficult. Use our guide to establish which indicators are relevant and whether they will he... Read more