Topic: Employment law
CCTV policyIf you have CCTV cameras installed at work, or are thinking of installing them, you should have a CCTV policy in place and you should also read the Information Commissioner's Office Code of Practice for Surveillance Cameras and Personal Inf... Read more
22 May 2018
Safety procedure - setting up display screen equipmentTo ensure computer workstations are set up properly, your staff should follow a prescribed system. Doing so will ensure that all workstations comply with legal requirements and won't cause the user... Read more
06 Aug 2012
Telephone policyIt's important in all office-based workplaces to have policy statements on the use of computers, e-mail and the Internet at work and on using the telephone. Our policy sets out useful provisions both on using the telephone for private ... Read more
14 Oct 2022
Slips, trips and falls policySlipping and tripping accidents are one of the most common causes of injury at work. Use our policy to set out your arrangements for preventing them.What's covered?This policy is designed for you to adapt to your particula... Read more
02 Apr 2012
Safety briefing - Health and Safety at Work ActThis briefing provides a short introduction to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA). What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Health and Safety at Work Act is to give some background... Read more
09 Mar 2015
Flexible working acceptance letterIf, following a consultation meeting, you're happy to accept an employee's flexible working request, or you reach an agreed compromise with them at the meeting for an alternative flexible working arrangement, then y... Read more
02 Apr 2024
First aid requirementsEmployers are legally obliged to provide first aid facilities in the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. A failure to do so will potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.Managing the risksTo help you, use ou... Read more
24 Jan 2017
Working in loading and unloading areasWorking in loading and unloading areas may present risks to staff and others. So use our document to help you identify the hazards and appropriate control measures.Managing the risksTo help you identify the haza... Read more
25 Aug 2017
Register of health and safety legislation - workplaceOur Register of Health and Safety Legislation provides a good summary of the law which may apply to your business. It's particularly useful if you're going for certification such as ISO 45001. This p... Read more
29 Apr 2015
Safety briefing - using a ladderThis briefing addresses the key risks and control measures to employ when using a ladder in the workplace.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Using a Ladder is to ensure that all staff are fully aware of th... Read more
16 Sep 2016