Topic: Health & safety
Risk assessment - school sportsIt's vital that school sports are organised so that the likelihood of injury to staff and pupils is minimised. Failing to do so could potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.Managing the risksTo help you identif... Read more
02 Jun 2017
Food at desks policyAllowing staff to eat at their desks gives rise to a whole host of potential issues, so our food at desks policy bans them from eating any hot and cold food at their desks, but permits hot and cold drinks. If banning eating altoge... Read more
30 Nov 2020
Construction supervisor's checklistYou probably realise that you need to monitor site safety, but are you sure of what to check, and do you have a record of the checks made? If the answer is "no", our Construction Supervisor's Checklist should help.When ... Read more
02 Jun 2009
COSHH/DSEAR assessment - used motor and transmission oilIf your staff are involved in handling used engine oils etc., you'll need to make sure that skin contact is kept to a minimum. For sensible precautions apply our assessment.AssessmentEmployers are... Read more
03 Jan 2017
No smoking policyThe smoking ban that applies to most enclosed or partially enclosed workplaces and public premises is now well established. Use our template to make sure that your policy complies across the UK.What's covered?Smoke-free legislation ... Read more
01 Dec 2023
Land survey work Carrying out land surveys can present risks to surveyors which, left unmanaged, could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law. Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards associated with land s... Read more
23 Nov 2016
Welding operations checklistBecause of the inherent risks associated with welding, it's vital that you manage the task safely. To ensure that you're getting it right, use our new Welding Operations Checklist. Important to get rightWith welding, there... Read more
17 Dec 2010
Manual handling Manual handling occurs in most aspects of work. Carried out using the wrong techniques or attempting to move items beyond the capacity of the employee will almost certainly lead to accidents. Managing the risksTo help you identify t... Read more
12 Apr 2017
Risk assessment - ground clearanceGround clearance activities can present risks to staff which, left unmanaged, could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.Managing the risksTo ensure this doesn't happen, complete a risk... Read more
24 Mar 2017
Risk assessment - use of a mobile jaw crusherThere are many hazards associated with the operation of a mobile jaw crusher that can present risks to staff. Left unmanaged, these could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the la... Read more
10 Feb 2017