Workplace and Environment

Letter enquiring about reasonable adjustmentsWhere a disabled employee has accepted a job offer, it's worth making enquiries with them at an early stage about any reasonable adjustments they might need or that would help them to perform their job ... Read more

Letter enclosing application formSome employers prefer candidates to complete application forms rather than forwarding their CV; this can cut down on the sifting process. Of course, you'll want to ensure that those sent out are returned by your deadli... Read more

Medical questionnaireA problem for many employers is the risk of hiring a new employee only to find they have long-term health problems that could lead to periods of sickness absence. Use our questionnaire to find out if there's a problem but only use... Read more

Maternity leave planFemale employees are entitled to take maternity leave and may be entitled to statutory maternity pay where they are expecting a child, provided they comply with important notification requirements.Maternity leave entitlementFemale... Read more

Work equipment - safe system of work - bandsawTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal procedure. This document sets out how a bandsaw should be used; for example, how the risks associated with moving ... Read more

Racking safety policyYou should be wary of taking your racking's stability for granted. To ensure that you have the correct management procedures for this equipment, use our template.Hidden dangerIf racking is poorly installed, overloaded, climbed on,... Read more

Chopping board quizTo ensure consumers are safe when eating food created in your kitchen, you must make sure staff use the correct chopping boards. Use our document to test their knowledge.The importance of colour codingChopping boards come in all di... Read more

Residential accommodation safety checklistThis checklist is designed to allow the person with responsibility for residential accommodation to conduct a health and safety inspection of the premises.What to look atThis checklist covers all the main are... Read more

Dust management checklistFailure to manage dust properly is likely to provoke complaints from neighbours. If there is dust on your site that could cause a problem, you should work out where it could be blown to, and identify how you intend to control... Read more

Safety briefing - Safety footwearIf the correct footwear is not worn, accidents which would otherwise cause little harm could result in serious injury. Use our briefing to ensure that your staff understand your safety rules and the reasons behind the... Read more