Workplace and Environment

Welding safety checklistBefore welding, it's sensible to check that key safety arrangements are in place. Use our checklist for this purpose. Using the formThis Welding Safety Checklist is designed as a supplement to your risk assessment and method s... Read more

Work equipment - routine inspection reportIt's common practice, especially in construction, to have a log book for routine work equipment inspections. Use our report to record the outcome.The lawThe Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998... Read more

Attendance procedureOur attendance procedure provides a process for dealing with genuine but persistent short-term sickness absence. It's not suitable for long-term incapacity cases.ApplicationA dismissal due to persistent short-term sickness absence ... Read more

Acknowledgement of salary sacrificeYou can use our letter to accept an employee's written agreement to a reduction in their salary in return for a non-cash benefit in kind.What is a salary sacrificeA salary sacrifice arrangement is where an employee a... Read more

Retail employment deductions from wages clauseSpecial statutory provisions apply to deductions from the wages of retail workers where those deductions are made because of cash shortages or stock deficiencies. Use our clause to ensure you comply with ... Read more

Conflicts of interest policyA conflicts of interest policy will assist with ensuring good governance and with preventing fraud and corruption. Conflicts of interest explanationOur Conflicts of Interest Policy starts by explaining to your employees wh... Read more

Appraisal scheme review questionnaireWhere you conduct formal staff appraisals, you should review your appraisal scheme periodically to ensure it's meeting everyone's needs, and in this regard input from your employees can be valuable.Appraisal process... Read more