Topic: Health & safety
Slips, trips and falls policySlipping and tripping accidents are one of the most common causes of injury at work. Use our policy to set out your arrangements for preventing them.What's covered?This policy is designed for you to adapt to your particula... Read more
02 Apr 2012
Construction site - signing in bookIf you're running a construction project, it's important to know who is on site at any given time. Manage this process with our signing in book.ControlWhen contractors arrive on site they will usually want to go strai... Read more
27 Nov 2017
Permits to work policyWhen construction or maintenance work carries a potential risk of serious injury - it's good practice to use a permit to work. Why not set out your policy on the topic using our template?What's covered?The Permits to Work Policy h... Read more
01 Oct 2012
Method statement and risk assessmentSo that your staff and others are made aware of the safe systems of work to be followed on your construction project, set them out in a method statement. This should be supported with a risk assessment. What's cov... Read more
26 Oct 2012
Asthma management checklistAsthma due to workplace exposure is now the most frequently reported disease. As a sufferer may never work again, you should assess the potential risks. Our checklist can help you do this.Managing asthmaOne health hotspot t... Read more
28 Apr 2009
Slips and trips checklistA common cause of accidents is slips and trips. One way of reducing the likelihood of such accidents arising is to use our checklist.Managing the risksA major cause of workplace accidents is poorly maintained walkways and ina... Read more
06 Oct 2023
Initial screening questionnaire - vibrationUse our questionnaire to establish whether your employees are at risk from hand-arm vibration syndrome.When should you use it?To comply with the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005, you need to car... Read more
26 Feb 2013
Safety procedure - connecting and disconnecting propane cylindersTo 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 propane cylinders sho... Read more
27 Jun 2012
Safety procedure - connecting and disconnecting a 3.9kg 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 3.9kg butane ... Read more
27 Jun 2012
Work equipment - safe system of work - use of a petrol-driven lawnmowerTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal document. This document sets out how a petrol-driven lawnmower should be used; for exampl... Read more
02 Apr 2024