Topic: Health & safety
Accident/incident reporting policyApart from being a legal requirement, proper accident investigation can help prevent further occurrences. Our sample policy makes staff aware of what you expect from them. Accident reportingUnfortunately, accidents ar... Read more
01 Nov 2013
Young persons checklistYoung workers are those who are over the school leaving ag e of 16 but under 18. Employers need to take additional responsibility for such people because of inexperience in the workplace.Managers in particular have a resp... Read more
01 Oct 2010
Annual screening questionnaire - vibrationUse our questionnaire to check whether your employees are at risk from hand-arm vibration syndrome on an on-going basis.When should you use it?To comply with the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005,... Read more
01 Jun 2022
Driving and riding at work policyAs the police now investigate work-related road traffic accidents more carefully than they used to, you should play it safe and introduce a comprehensive driving and riding at work policy. Managing driving risksEach y... Read more
01 Apr 2022
Food at desks policyAllowing staff to eat at their desks gives rise to a whole host of potential issues, so our food at desks policy bans them from eating any hot and cold food at their desks, but permits hot and cold drinks. If banning eating altoge... Read more
30 Nov 2020
No smoking policyThe smoking ban that applies to most enclosed or partially enclosed workplaces and public premises is now well established. Use our template to make sure that your policy complies across the UK.What's covered?Smoke-free legislation ... Read more
01 Dec 2023
Construction supervisor's checklistYou probably realise that you need to monitor site safety, but are you sure of what to check, and do you have a record of the checks made? If the answer is "no", our Construction Supervisor's Checklist should help.When ... Read more
02 Jun 2009
Welding operations checklistBecause of the inherent risks associated with welding, it's vital that you manage the task safely. To ensure that you're getting it right, use our new Welding Operations Checklist. Important to get rightWith welding, there... Read more
17 Dec 2010
Whole body vibration checklistIf you use machinery or vehicles which cause vibration throughout the body, you have duties under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 (CVWR) to manage that risk. Our checklist will set you on the right path... Read more
02 Oct 2020
Dermatitis management checklistDermatitis can affect employees in any workplace, not just those where dangerous chemicals are used. So if an employee says that they have a problem, use our checklist to find some answers.Managing dermatitisAccording t... Read more
UPDATED30 Aug 2024