Topic: Health & safety
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Risk Assessments (177)
Internal lighting checklistGood lighting in the workplace is essential for the health, safety and comfort of staff, and the proper management of lighting has further safety and environmental implications. Use our Internal Lighting Checklist to ensure... Read more
03 Jun 2010
Lone working policyIf you have employees who are required to work alone, even if this is only occasionally, you should put in place a lone working policy. Our policy sets out guidance for employees and line managers on the precautionary measures they... Read more
01 Oct 2012
Workplace transport policyIf you have control over any external space which is used by vehicles, then it's a good idea to have a policy on workplace transport. Our policy will help you.Why have a policy?Any employers with five or more employees are re... Read more
30 Aug 2012
COSHH/DSEAR assessment - guidance noteThe process for risk assessing the use of hazardous and dangerous substances is relatively complicated, so we've produced this guidance note to help you.How to use the guideCOSHH stands for the Control of Substance... Read more
27 Nov 2017
Responsible person role and authorisationThe Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 introduced the role of "responsible person" (RP) and made it clear that all employers automatically take on this role in respect of their premises and activities. R... Read more
14 Dec 2015
Contractor management policyWhen you engage contractors to work on your premises it's still regarded as part of your business activity. Use our contractor management policy to show how your managers control such work.What's covered?The policy sets out:... Read more
22 Dec 2015
Homeworking policyWith an increasing trend towards homeworking arrangements, if you grant this benefit to any of your staff, whether on a part-time or full-time basis, you need to ensure you set out in the staff handbook how the scheme will operate ... Read more
02 Apr 2024
Safety briefing - safety data sheetsThis briefing addresses what a safety data sheet (SDS) is and why it is used when assessing hazardous chemicals.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Safety Data Sheets is to ensure that all staff are ful... Read more
16 Sep 2016
First aid at work policyUnless your first aid arrangements are very basic, e.g. one first aider and a first aid kit, it's beneficial to have a formal policy to detail how you approach and manage first aid. This will help to show everyone in the busine... Read more
07 Sep 2020
Wellness self-assessment checklistIf a member of staff tells you that they're suffering with mental health problems caused by their work, evaluate the possible causes in an objective manner. Use our checklist to do this.InvestigationWith our Wellness ... Read more
23 Feb 2024
