Workplace and Environment

Contractor appraisal questionnaireBusinesses are under a legal obligation to check the competence of their contractors, and the simplest way of doing this is to use a questionnaire. To make it less of a burden on both sides, our contractor appraisal ... Read more

Daily excavations formGuidance issued by the HSE suggests that excavations should be inspected each shift before work starts and the results recorded. You can use our template to record your findings. Site details You should use the first part of the... Read more

Contractor briefingWhen contractors' employees or subcontractors arrive on site you need to exchange information about any risks created by the work and explain the fire procedures etc. Use our briefing to provide a prompt of what's needed.What's  cove... Read more

Method statement evaluationUse our method statement evaluation to check that what you receive from a contractor is OK to use and that the key points are covered.Why do you need it?Clients have a responsibility for the safety of a contractor's work. So... Read more

Method statement - masterOur method statement document makes it easier than ever to define how to complete a construction-related task. InstructionsAs there are considerable risks associated with many construction-related tasks, you cannot leave thin... Read more

Notice - site rules for contractorsIf you're employing contractors, you must make them aware of your site safety rules. You can do this by displaying our easy to understand notice.Manage the risksIf contractors are engaged to complete a project on you... Read more

H&S induction - site-based staffWhen you employ new staff, it's vital to make them aware of your health and safety arrangements. If they work on a construction site, use our document to identify what to cover and as a detailed record sheet. Get the me... Read more

Matters of evident concern checklistThe HSE has employed the services of some 4,000 building inspectors to pick up on safety issues during visits to construction sites. To ensure you don't fall foul of them, use our checklist.InspectionsIn a bid to ca... Read more

Permit to work - CDMIf you're having construction works completed on your premises, make it clear who is in control of the site with our document.Over to youThe Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 state that those managing construction... Read more

Procurement - labour onlyIf you need to engage labour only contractors, use our document to ensure health and safety standards are agreed from the outset.AssessmentTo make sure that the individual you're looking to use has the required skills, knowled... Read more