Topic: Health & safety
Construction minor works - pre-start checklistBefore carrying out building alterations, repairs or maintenance, it's sensible to check that the key safety arrangements are in place. Use our checklist as a pre-requisite before any such work begins.Usin... Read more
13 Nov 2015
Permit to work - hot workOur permit can be used to control the fire risk from processes which use naked flames or give off high levels of heat or sparks.When and why do you need a hot work permit?As explained at the start of our document, the permit ... Read more
04 Feb 2014
Process - safe system of work - disposal of sharpsTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safety procedure. This document sets out how sharps should be disposed of. What to do?If you're disposing of sh... Read more
02 Sep 2022
Process - safe system of work - dealing with suspicious packagesTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safety procedure. This document sets out how potentially dangerous packages should be handled. W... Read more
20 Jul 2012
Process - safe system of work - disposal of broken glassTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safety procedure. This document sets out how broken glass should be disposed of. What to do?If you're dis... Read more
20 Jul 2012
Weekly fire alarm test recordIf you have an electric fire alarm on the premises with manual alarm call points, then you need to test the alarm on a weekly basis. That's where our weekly fire alarm test record comes in.Weekly testTesting the alarm shou... Read more
29 Jan 2024
Classification of fire extinguisher information sheetThere's a wide range of extinguishers available, so it can be confusing to know which ones to put where. Our information sheet makes this task simple.The right choiceGetting your extinguisher choice... Read more
15 Dec 2015
Evacuation procedureIn the event of a fire, ensuring everyone's out of your building should be your primary consideration. However, how this is achieved shouldn't be left to luck. It's something that should be formalised so that if the worst case happen... Read more
15 Dec 2015
Fire marshal recordAs part of your fire log book it's a good idea to include details of the fire marshals appointed within the premises. Use our fire marshal record for the purpose.What's covered?Our Fire Marshal Record allows space for the premises na... Read more
07 Nov 2022
Electrical equipment inventoryWith the sheer volume of electrical equipment now found in a typical office, it's easy to miss items that need portable appliance testing. Avoid this in future by using an inventory to record equipment details.Electrical ... Read more
29 Apr 2009