Topic: Health & safety
Toolbox talk - CDM 2015When you're starting a new construction project it's beneficial to remind your team of their own and others' roles and responsibilities for health and safety. Use our toolbox talk for this purpose.Not what it seemsConstruction pro... Read more
07 Jun 2021
Summary of client's responsibilitiesClients of construction work have detailed responsibilities for health and safety under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015). Our summary will help you to understand what's required.wh... Read more
02 Dec 2015
Letter advising employee to remain at home until medical evidence obtained about suitability to work
Letter advising employee to remain at home until medical evidence obtained about suitability to workIt's not unusual for some employees to want to return to work after a bout of sickness absence before they are well enough to do so, or to refuse to go... Read more
01 Oct 2012
Fit note checklistFit notes are issued by GPs to advise people who are on sick leave for over seven days whether, with additional support from their employer, they could return to work. However, any return may result in health and safety issues if th... Read more
19 May 2010
Guidance note - contaminated soilIf your site has contaminated soil, you must ensure it's carefully managed in order to protect the health of those working there and in the wider environment. Our guidance note will keep you on firm ground.What's covere... Read more
06 Mar 2020
Dress and appearance policyYou will no doubt want your employees to dress appropriately to project a good image for your business. Whatever dress code you adopt, it must not be unreasonable or place unnecessarily restrictive demands on your employees... Read more
02 Apr 2023
H&S induction - delivery driverEnsuring staff receive a thorough induction is an essential part of keeping them safe at work, but if you employ delivery drivers you might find that your generic staff induction process is a poor fit. Use our document ... Read more
04 Oct 2019
Personal risk assessmentWhen an individual staff member is at an increased risk of harm, you should carry out a personal risk assessment. Being cautiousWhen an employee has a chronic health condition or a disability you must ensure that your risk ass... Read more
07 May 2021
Summary of principal contractor's responsibilitiesWhen a construction project involves more than one contractor a principal contractor must be appointed to take charge in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2... Read more
01 Sep 2015
Register - H&S aspects and impactsA key component of a formal health and safety management system is an aspects and impacts register. Our model document will fulfil the requirements.Systems approachIf you want to implement a formal management system ... Read more
21 Dec 2016