Topic: Employment law
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
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
Accident/incident reporting policyApart from being a legal requirement, proper accident investigation can help prevent further occurrences. Our sample policy makes staff aware of what you expect from them. Accident reportingUnfortunately, accidents ar... Read more
01 Nov 2013
Health and safety policy - arrangementsEmployers with five or more staff are legally required to have a written health and safety policy. Our Health and Safety Policy - Arrangements template will help you to write the last section of your policy.How ... Read more
08 Jul 2010
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
14 Aug 2024