Workplace and Environment

Conduct whilst on company business policyYou're limited in the restrictions you can place on an employee's behaviour in their own private time but you can try to control what they get up to at work-related social events by having a policy statement on ... Read more

Equal opportunities training recordThere's no legal requirement to have an equality, diversity and inclusion policy or dignity at work policy or to train your staff on the topic, but we always recommend you do both because it may afford you an import... Read more

Method statement - tree felling using a chainsawBecause of the risks associated with chainsaws, e.g. serious lacerations, manual handling, falling trees etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow.  What to do?If y... Read more

Statement in advance of a work-related eventIn advance of a major work-related social function, such as a Christmas party or a summer ball, it's definitely worth reminding employees in writing about the standards of behaviour you expect from them, eve... Read more

Process - safe system of work - commercial kitchen cleaning - generalTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safety procedure. This document sets out how kitchen cleaning should be completed safely; f... Read more

Process - safe system of work - office cleaningTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safety procedure. This document sets out how office cleaning should be completed safely; for example, how the ris... Read more

Process - safe system of work - moving heavy objectsTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safe system of work. This document sets out safe methods of moving heavy objects. What to do?If you're moving... Read more

Process - safe system of work - office movesTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safety procedure. This document sets out how an office move should be completed safely; for example, how the risks a... Read more

Process - safe system of work - portable appliance testingTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safety procedure. This document sets out how portable appliance testing should be completed safely; fo... Read more