Topic: Health & safety
Quick guide to RIDDOR 2013If there's an accident or a case of work-related illness in your business, you'll need to promptly check if it's reportable to the HSE. Use our quick reference guide to do this.Report itThe types of incident which are reportabl... Read more
23 Dec 2020
Accident claim - management checklistSince the introduction of "no win, no fee" legislation, many employers have experienced an increase in claims against them. To play it safe, use our checklist to ensure that you have the right information to hand.Ma... Read more
03 Nov 2023
Transporting small quantities of chemicals, paints and solventsMany chemicals, paints and solvents could be hazardous if they come into contact with each other or are spilled during transportation. Failure to manage the risks associated with their tr... Read more
24 Apr 2017
Noise at work policyWith recent changes to noise legislation, it makes sense to have a policy in place that clarifies your legal duties as the employer. Ours can easily be modified to suit your own particular needs.Noise at work policyAs a result of ... Read more
06 Sep 2009
Work equipment - safe system of work - laddersTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, use a formal safety procedure. This document sets out how a ladder should be used, e.g. how the risks associated with working at height, s... Read more
20 Apr 2018
Use of chemicals at work policyIf you use chemicals as an integral part of your work process, it makes sense to have a separate policy that details how you approach their safe use. So why not use ours to help get you started?A standalone policyIf you... Read more
04 Aug 2009
Pre-demolition checklistMany construction projects involve the demolition or dismantling of an existing structure before a new build can take place. Our checklist will help you to prepare before putting the work out to tender.Serious businessThe demo... Read more
03 Jan 2016
Violence at work policyIf your staff are at risk of violent behaviour or threats whilst at work, you should have a policy setting out how you will manage the issue. What's covered in our template policy?Protecting your staffThe aims of our Violence at... Read more
05 May 2023
Clear desk policyA clear desk policy aims to reduce the amount of clutter that is allowed to build up on employees' desks. As well as the fact that a tidy working environment looks good to clients, it also prevents confidential information from fallin... Read more
16 Feb 2018