Topic: Employment law
First aid needs checklistAs you have considerable freedom in assessing your own first aid needs, make the most of it. With this in mind, use our checklist in order to help you determine what provisions your business actually needs.First aid needs che... Read more
24 Feb 2009
Lifting operations policyIf you make use of cranes whether mobile, tower, overhead, lorry-mounted etc., or use other plant for lifting, such as excavators, you should have clear safety arrangements for their use. Why do you need it?Companies increasi... Read more
01 Nov 2013
Safety briefing - H&S policyWhilst your health and safety policy isn't the kind of document you would expect staff to be leafing through regularly, it's important that they understand the basics, including their own responsibilities. Use our briefing t... Read more
03 Apr 2017
Vaccination policyIf you've determined that staff need or would benefit from vaccinations, you should develop a policy before beginning your programme. Use our template to create your document.WelfareThe benefits of a vaccination programme provided or... Read more
05 Mar 2021
Register of health and safety legislation - construction and contractors Use our readymade toolkit to build your own register of health and safety legislation. It will help you to show that you have a strong grip on compliance, which is especially us... Read more
UPDATED08 Oct 2024
Register of health and safety legislation - work equipmentOur register 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 part is on the topic of work ... Read more
04 Jun 2013
Vaccination policyIf you've determined that your staff need or would benefit from particular vaccines, you should develop a suitable policy before beginning your vaccination programme.LegislationThe Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 requires you... Read more
14 May 2021
Site setup checklistWhen you start a construction project, there are many issues to consider - not least ticking the health and safety boxes. To ensure you don't overlook anything important, use our checklist.So many things to rememberWhen you set up ... Read more
30 Jan 2018
Risk assessment - cutting and preparing stoneCutting and preparing stone is a high-risk activity if not managed properly. Not only does the equipment used have the potential to cause injury, the dusts produced can cause ill health.What to doTo reduce... Read more
16 Nov 2016
General office dutiesAlthough an office is traditionally a low-risk environment, a few hazards do exist. Use our document to identify and manage them. Managing the risksAs such, we have followed its approach in our example Risk Assessment - General... Read more
22 Dec 2021