Topic: Health & safety
Method statement - delivery of materialsBecause of the risks associated with delivery vehicle movements, e.g. staff becoming trapped or run over, working in loading bays etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow.Â... Read more
23 Dec 2011
Rules for first aiders/appointed personsAs with any aspect of the employment relationship, it's important that you make it clear to those with first aid duties, just what you expect of them. With this in mind, issue some simple rules so they know what ... Read more
23 Dec 2020
Pressure systems policyDue to the potential for serious accidents, there are strict requirements for the management of pressure equipment such as steam boilers, autoclaves, compressors etc. Use our policy to contain the risk.Why use it?If there is a ... Read more
09 Feb 2015
Method statement - blockworkBecause of the risks associated with building a block wall, e.g. manual handling, exposure to chemicals etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow. What to do?If you're building a block... Read more
27 Nov 2019
Method statement - brickworkIf you're managing a brickwork job, you need to make sure that those involved are safe. However, you don't need overly long or complex paperwork to achieve this. Clear guidanceThis method statement specifies the activities t... Read more
04 Oct 2019
Method statement - reinstating/laying paving slabsBecause of the risks associated with reinstating and laying paving slabs, e.g. manual handling, the use of plant and machinery, working near roads etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that ... Read more
02 May 2012
Method statement - transporting goods by roadBecause of the risks associated with transporting good by road, e.g. driver hours, safe driving, working on sites that are not controlled by you etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your s... Read more
02 May 2012
Method statement - installing copper pipeworkBecause of the risks associated with installing copper pipework, e.g. manual handling, hot work, working in confined spaces etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow. ... Read more
23 Dec 2011
Legionella management policyLegionella bacteria grow in systems wherever water is stored or stagnates between 20ºC and 50ºC. The bacteria are spread in droplets which, when inhaled, can cause Legionnaires' disease, a potentially fatal condition. Our... Read more
30 Aug 2009
Risk assessment - storage and handling of flammable liquidsStorage and handling of flammable liquids 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 hel... Read more
16 May 2017