Workplace and Environment

Procurement - policy and procedureThe health and safety management system ISO 45001 introduced a requirement to have formal controls on those who are appointed as subcontractors. Our policy and procedure sets out how you can achieve this. The risksIS... Read more

H&S induction - delivery driverEnsuring staff receive a thorough induction is an essential part of keeping them safe at work, but if you employ delivery drivers you might find that your generic staff induction process is a poor fit. Use our document ... Read more

Election to pay transfer fee for agency workerAn agency supplying you with a temporary worker can normally charge you a transfer fee where you then offer that worker permanent direct employment with you. If you agree to pay that fee, use our letter t... Read more

Pregnancy-related absence formIf an employee is absent wholly or partly because of pregnancy in the four weeks before her expected week of childbirth, she must notify you of this as soon as is reasonably practicable.  Automatic triggerEmployees can... Read more

Training feedback formWhere you hold internal training events, you should always ask attendees to complete a training feedback form.  Why ask for feedback?You don't have to hold internal staff training, unless it's a legal, regulatory or continuing p... Read more

Pool car policyIf you provide pool cars that your staff can ask to use when they need to carry out business-related journeys, it's important to have a policy in place covering the provision and use of your pool cars.What are pool cars?A pool car is es... Read more

Work equipment - safe system of work - mobile elevating work platform (MEWP)A mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) provides safe access at height if operated correctly. Use our document to identify the safe procedures. Safe accessUsing equipment suc... Read more

Fire management quizThis quiz checks the knowledge of staff with fire safety management responsibilities. Use it to back up your management training.Quiz timeWe have designed our Fire Management Quiz so that you can check key employees' knowledge stra... Read more

Gas cylinder storage checklistAny gas cylinders on your site must be stored in a safe way.  Use our checklist to review your current arrangements and determine any improvements needed.What's the risk?Gas cylinders are hazardous regardless of the cont... Read more