Topic: Health & safety
Contractor briefingWhen contractors' employees or subcontractors arrive on site you need to exchange information about any risks created by the work and explain the fire procedures etc. Use our briefing to provide a prompt of what's needed.What's cove... Read more
30 Aug 2012
Ladder checklistMany accidents occur because users don't check the condition of the ladder first, or fail to make checks after repairs have been made. In order to reduce these risks, get your staff into the habit of checking equipment first.Ladder che... Read more
03 Nov 2023
Method statement evaluationUse our method statement evaluation to check that what you receive from a contractor is OK to use and that the key points are covered.Why do you need it?Clients have a responsibility for the safety of a contractor's work. So... Read more
26 Feb 2013
Safety briefing - human factors in accidentsThis briefing explains the human factors which are common causes of accidents at work and how to identify them. What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Human Factors in Accidents is to give a basic ... Read more
01 Jul 2016
Out-of-hours fire alarm responseThere's never a good time for the fire alarm to go off, but if it sounds when the responsible staff member is absent, you'll need a plan which keeps everyone safe. Use our document to describe your arrangements.Risky bus... Read more
03 May 2017
Night work clauseNight workers are subject to special statutory rules set out in the Working Time Regulations 1998 and these are additional to the general working time rules. You can use our clause to vary some of these special statutory rules.Night ... Read more
09 Jun 2023
Safety briefing - welfare facilities for construction sitesThis briefing identifies that construction workers need adequate toilet and washing facilities, a place to warm up, eat their food and store clothing.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Brie... Read more
05 Aug 2016
PPE issue recordIf you provide staff with personal protective equipment (PPE), you should keep a detailed record of what's been handed out and when.What's covered?The first part of our PPE Issue Record asks you to identify the employee receiving the PP... Read more
22 Dec 2015
Laptop purchasing checklistWhen buying a laptop, the price and specification are usually the only considerations. But if you don't look at the possible safety issues, you could make an expensive mistake.Purchasing checklistYou can avoid, or at least r... Read more
24 Jan 2009
Process - safe system of work - storage of cleaning chemicalsTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safety procedure. This document sets out how cleaning chemicals should be handled and stored safely... Read more
07 Jun 2024