Topic: Health & safety
Personal property clauseUse our personal property clause to set out the employee's responsibility for taking care of their own personal belongings and to restrict your liability in respect of loss or damage to those personal belongings insofar as this... Read more
01 Oct 2012
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
06 Aug 2012
Use of safety knives policy The incorrect use of knives in the workplace can lead to many injuries, both minor and major. However, you can reduce the risks by implementing a policy setting out your expectations on the safe use of knives. Use of safe... Read more
05 Jul 2024
Contractor appraisal questionnaire - environmentBefore you appoint contractors to undertake construction work, it's a good idea to check out their environmental credentials. You can do this by adding some supplementary environmental questions to your ... Read more
04 Feb 2022
New and expectant mothers With the HSE's increased focus on risk for new and expectant mothers use our new risk assessment to ensure you've got everything covered. When to use the form?As soon as you've been notified in writing by the pregnant worker, ... Read more
01 Jul 2022
Safety briefing - controlling spillagesThis briefing addresses the key risks and control measures to manage oil and chemical spills. What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Controlling Spillages is to ensure that all staff are fully aware of ... Read more
25 Nov 2015
Safety briefing - floor openingsThis briefing addresses the key risks and control measures needed to manage floor openings.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Floor Openings is to ensure that all staff are fully aware of the potential ris... Read more
18 Jan 2016
Safety briefing - stressThis briefing describes some of the common causes and effects of excess work pressure, along with tips on reducing personal stress. What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Stress is to help managers to start a dialogue... Read more
24 Jan 2023
Process - safe system of work - handling gas cylindersTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safety procedure. This document sets out safe methods of handling gas cylinders. What to do?If you're handl... Read more
20 Jul 2012
Safety briefing - winter workingCold temperatures and extremes of weather introduce risks which can catch businesses unaware. Use our safety briefing to explain to your employees what's expected of them in such conditions.Make readyWhen wintry weather... Read more
02 Dec 2022