Topic: Health & safety
Safety procedure - connecting and disconnecting a 7kg to 15kg butane cylinderTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safety procedure. This document sets out how connecting and disconnecting a 7kg to ... Read more
23 Dec 2011
Safety briefing - safe use of hazardous substancesThis briefing addresses the key risks and control measures needed to manage hazardous substances in the workplace.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Safe Use of Hazardous Substances is to... Read more
17 Jun 2016
Safety briefing - using cut-off sawsThis briefing addresses the key risks and control measures associated with using cut-off saws.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Using Cut-Off Saws is to ensure that all staff are fully aware of the po... Read more
05 Aug 2016
Site rules for contractorsIn order to ensure that a construction project is carried out safely and with minimum stress, it's useful to have a series of ground rules in place. This allows both you and the contractor to know what each can expect from th... Read more
06 Jan 2023
Asbestos hotspot checklistUnless you know that it's been removed, it's likely that any premises built before 1999 will contain asbestos. As you have a duty to identify if it's present, use our checklist to help locate the most likely areas.Asbestos legi... Read more
18 Nov 2009
Safety briefing - Leptospirosis (Weil's disease)If staff work outside in areas where there are rats, there's a risk from an illness known as Weil's disease or leptospirosis. Use our safety briefing to raise awareness.The riskRats can carry Leptospira ba... Read more
07 Mar 2022
Safety briefing - vehicle content checksThis briefing identifies the importance of completing checks on the contents of your van before leaving for a job. What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Vehicle Content Checks is to remind staff to ... Read more
12 Oct 2016
Safety briefing - preventing needlestick injuriesThis briefing provides essential key points and control measures needed to reduce the risks associated with the use of sharps.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Preventing Needlestick Inju... Read more
18 Jan 2016
Safety briefing - personal hygiene and foodThis briefing addresses the key risks and control measures associated with personal hygiene when working with food.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Personal Hygiene and Food is to ensure that ... Read more
02 Oct 2020
Accident reporting procedureIn the event of an accident it's important that staff and managers know what to do. To save time and ensure your rules are obvious, use our accident reporting procedure.What's covered?This procedure is designed as a single p... Read more
24 Jun 2011