Topic: Health & safety
H&S induction - simple arrangementsWhen new staff start you should complete an induction that covers your health and safety arrangements. Use our document to guide you through the process.IntroductionIf you have simple arrangements and operate a low-... Read more
30 Jan 2018
Arson prevention checklistAround 40% of fires in commercial buildings are started deliberately. To reduce the risk to your business, review your arrangements using our checklist. Why use it?Although the majority of arson attacks are carried out by ju... Read more
22 Dec 2015
Fire hazards - sources of oxygenThe final requirement for a fire to burn is oxygen; remove it and the fire will be extinguished. Obviously you can't remove oxygen completely from your premises, but you can control the amount in an area.Managing the su... Read more
02 Dec 2013
Fire hazards - sources of ignitionWhen conducting a fire risk assessment one of the first things you need to do is to identify the fire hazards. Use our document to help you.In contextAll organisations with responsibility for non-domestic premises ha... Read more
20 Aug 2013
Fire hazards - persons at riskOne of the very first steps in completing your fire risk assessment is to identify who is potentially at risk from a fire. Use our persons at risk form to record your findings.In contextAll organisations with responsibil... Read more
02 Jul 2013
Hazardous materials registerUse our register to keep a list of any substances on site which could be hazardous in the event of a fire.Why do you need it?Legislation requires businesses to provide information about hazardous materials (unless there's o... Read more
26 Feb 2013
Fire precautions - fire detection and warning systemsWhen carrying out a fire risk assessment, one important area to evaluate is whether there's a good enough system for alerting occupants to a fire. Use our form to assess your building.What's included... Read more
21 Dec 2012
Canteen facilities policyIf you provide your employees with a staff canteen or restaurant, it's useful to include a brief provision in your staff handbook advising them of this discretionary benefit and of the facility's opening hours.Lunch on the jo... Read more
25 Apr 2009
Electrical equipment check sheetOne of the most common sources of ignition is faulty electrical equipment. As such you should carry out visual and more thorough inspections to ensure what you're using isn't a potential fire hazard.Checks on electrical ... Read more
14 Mar 2009
Fire door registerFire doors are an essential part of a building's fire defences. In order to make it easier to record your fire door checks using our monthly door inspection record, we recommend that you create a fire door register.Number and locatio... Read more
22 Feb 2009