Workplace and Environment

Health & safety whistleblowing policyIf employees come forward with concerns about hazards, short cuts or mismanagement, they should be protected from any adverse reaction. Use our document to set out your expectations for both employees and manageme... Read more

Hand-arm vibration tool registerHand-arm vibration syndrome is a debilitating condition caused by excessive use of hand-held powered equipment. When managing the risk, the first step is to record details of your equipment on a register.The tool regis... Read more

Letter confirming a career breakIf you grant an employee time off work for a career break or sabbatical, you should confirm the provisions relating to it in writing, even if you already have a policy in place governing the situation. In particular it... Read more

Driving whilst on company-related business policyFrom time to time, employees who don't have company cars may use their own vehicles on company-related business, such as attending client meetings or site visits. Our driving whilst on company-related b... Read more

Election for extended hire period for agency workerAs an alternative to paying a transfer fee where you want to directly employ a temporary agency worker, you can instead opt for an extended hire period.Statutory provisionsThe Conduct of Employment A... Read more

Extra bank holidays clauseIf the government announces an extra bank holiday, whether employees are then entitled to an additional day's holiday will depend on the wording of their employment contracts.   Extra bank and public holidaysOccasionally, t... Read more

Record of home visit with sick employeeWhere you've arranged to visit a long-term sick employee at home to discuss their current state of health and any potential adjustments to support their return to work, make sure you keep a meeting record.  Pur... Read more

Method statement - brickworkIf you're managing a brickwork job, you need to make sure that those involved are safe. However, you don't need overly long or complex paperwork to achieve this. Clear guidanceThis method statement specifies the activities t... Read more

Asbestos record - routine monitoringIf you own or manage premises, you have a duty to prevent exposure to asbestos and one of the actions to be taken is to monitor the condition of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). Use our document to record your... Read more