Topic: Health & safety
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Risk Assessments (176)
New starter checklistOnce you've recruited the right employee for a vacancy, there are a number of things you must do before they start work and during their first few days. Our new starter checklist sets out all the important stages so you don't miss ... Read more
16 Feb 2018
Requirement to travel clauseIf you need your employee to travel as part of their job, for example to attend meetings with customers etc., it's better to include a specific "requirement to travel" clause. That way, there's no misunderstanding about what y... Read more
01 Oct 2012
Homeworking checklistWhere you've agreed that an employee can work from home, there are various matters you should consider before the arrangement is finalised. Our checklist will ensure you have everything in place.Setting up homeworkingOnce you've ag... Read more
11 Aug 2021
Meeting to discuss reasonable adjustmentsWhere an employee submits a request for reasonable adjustments related to a disability, you should hold a meeting with them to discuss their request, which you can arrange using our letter.Statutory dutyThe du... Read more
06 Jul 2023
Statement in advance of a work-related eventIn advance of a major work-related social function, such as a Christmas party or a summer ball, it's worth reminding employees in writing about the standards of behaviour you expect from them, even if you al... Read more
09 Nov 2015
Death of employee policyOur death of employee policy sets out the appropriate steps you and your staff, particularly line managers, should take following an employee's death. You will need to handle the situation carefully and sensitively, both in ter... Read more
07 Oct 2014
Ventilation and temperature checklistIt's always been known that fresh air is important for health, but the pandemic has given a new focus on good ventilation in workplaces. Conduct a review of your arrangements with our checklist.Meeting your obligat... Read more
01 Jun 2022
Homeworking agreement You can keep a lid on your liability for homeworking by using our agreement template.How it worksAlthough employees are responsible for many aspects of safety in their home, it's still a workplace, and the computer and other item... Read more
07 Jun 2021
Flow chart - contractor selectionWhen appointing maintenance or construction contractors, you must ensure that they're competent. Follow our flow chart to ensure that your process is compliant.Why is this important?When you contract out maintenance or... Read more
27 Feb 2018
Letter declining fit note recommendations Employers are not obliged to accept the advice set out in a statement of fitness for work (fit note). Before taking any decision, however, you must discuss it with the employee. If you decide to reject it, ... Read more
23 Aug 2011
