Topic: Health & safety
Models (688)
Risk Assessments (177)
Method statement - tree felling using a chainsawBecause of the risks associated with chainsaws, e.g. serious lacerations, manual handling, falling trees etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow. What to do?If y... Read more
02 May 2012
Legionella management policyLegionella bacteria grow in systems wherever water is stored or stagnates between 20ºC and 50ºC. The bacteria are spread in droplets which, when inhaled, can cause Legionnaires' disease, a potentially fatal condition. Our... Read more
30 Aug 2009
Construction welfare facilities checklistSchedule 2 of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 specifies the minimum welfare facilities to be provided on construction sites. Use our checklist to ensure you comply.What's covered?The p... Read more
01 Sep 2015
Manual handling management checklistAbout a third of all over three-day injuries are caused by manual handling. Therefore you need to adopt a thorough approach that looks at the legal requirements and checks you've implemented some practical solutions... Read more
14 Oct 2009
Manual handling checklistAssessing the risks to staff from manual handling is a legal requirement. To help you do this, we have introduced a checklist that can be used in a variety of different working environments.Reducing handling risksApart from t... Read more
10 May 2009
Method statement - work on contaminated landBecause of the risks associated with working on contaminated land, e.g. manual handling, exposure to hazardous substances, the use of plant and machinery, working near the edge of an excavation etc., you mu... Read more
11 Jun 2012
Visitor identification cardIf you have visitors on your site then you'll need to ensure they're accounted for and evacuated in the event of a fire. To do this you should have a formal system in place, which all of your staff are aware of and follow at ... Read more
10 Jul 2009
Escape route checksheetOnce you've identified a passageway as an escape route, it's vital to keep it clear, easily identifiable and useable. This should involve weekly formal checks in addition to more frequent visual inspections.Why and how to use the... Read more
01 Feb 2019
Emergency lighting checklist and registerA common misconception is that once an emergency lighting system is installed, it will always work. This isn't the case, and to make matters worse, many systems don't alert you to the fact that there might be a ... Read more
22 Dec 2015
First aid room checklistIf you have a first aid room, use our checklist to help you ensure that it's correctly stocked. That way, you can avoid wasting money on equipment that you don't need.First aid room checklistFirst aid rooms should be provided wh... Read more
07 Nov 2022
