Topic: Health & safety
Fire door registerFire doors are an essential part of a building's fire defences. In order to make it easier to record your fire door checks using our monthly door inspection record, we recommend that you create a fire door register.Number and locatio... Read more
22 Feb 2009
Summary of designer's responsibilitiesA designer is defined as an organisation or individual who either prepares or modifies a design for a construction project, or arranges or instructs someone else to do so. Use our summary document to understand ... Read more
01 Oct 2015
Alcohol and drugs policyA policy statement outlining your position on alcohol and drug abuse is a must, particularly if your business is in an industry where health and safety concerns are paramount. You owe a duty to your employees and to third part... Read more
30 Nov 2020
Performance monitoring policyTo ensure that your health and safety management system is robust you must include arrangements for monitoring and reviewing standards. Use our policy template for this purpose.Why might you need it?Once you have establis... Read more
01 Jul 2016
Method statement - removing dead legs in water systemsBecause of the risks associated with removing dead legs in water systems, e.g. legionella bacteria, manual handling, water being held under pressure etc., you must identify the safe systems of wor... Read more
20 Nov 2023
Method statement - cleaning and disinfecting a domestic cold water storage tankBecause of the risks associated with water tanks, e.g. legionella bacteria, manual handling, working in confined spaces etc., you must identify the safe systems of work ... Read more
06 Nov 2023
Method statement - post and rail fence erectionBecause of the risks associated with putting up a fence, e.g. manual handling, the use of plant and machinery, working near the edges of an excavation etc., you must identify the safe systems of work tha... Read more
05 May 2023
Method statement - using a tower scaffoldBecause of the risks associated with using a tower scaffold, e.g. manual handling, working at height etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow. What to do?If you're using ... Read more
03 Mar 2023
Process - safe system of work - manual handling - team liftingTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safe system of work. This document sets out safe methods of manual handling using a team of people... Read more
01 Jul 2022
Monthly tap water temperature recordWhere a risk of legionella has been identified within your water system, you'll need to implement a temperature monitoring regime. Use our monthly tap water temperature record to record your results.How to use itBef... Read more
06 Dec 2021