Topic: Health & safety
Legionella checklistIf not well managed, legionella bacteria can build up in your water system and lead to Legionnaire's disease. This can be avoided by using our checklist.Managing legionella risksThe fact that you provide washrooms means that you ha... Read more
07 May 2009
Workstation hotspot checklistUnfortunately, some staff still suffer from aches and pains from working at computer workstations; particularly from hot-desking. If this is true of your workplace, work through our checklist for some fast solutions.Works... Read more
18 Mar 2009
Contractor advisory letterUse this letter to inform contractors of health and safety matters that could impact safety. It should be used in conjunction with your contractor management tools.Why use this letter?Our Contractor Advisory Letter has been ... Read more
03 Feb 2023
Procurement - Outsourcing (Non-construction)If outsourcing a project to other contractors, use our document to ensure health and safety standards are maintained.Industry standardĀ If you engage subcontractors to complete projects on your behalf, it's ... Read more
08 Jan 2020
Summary of principal designer's responsibilitiesThe principal designer (PD) is appointed by a construction client when a project will involve more than one contractor. The individual or organisation takes overall responsibility for health and safety d... Read more
31 Aug 2016
Office refurbishment checklistAs it's easy to underestimate the health and safety hazards involved in office refurbishment, you should use a checklist to manage the main hazards such as noise and excessive dust.Office refurbishment hazardsEven relativ... Read more
03 Jan 2016
Reduced staffing levels checklistWith hybrid working becoming a more established working pattern, particularly for office-based workers, you need to consider the implications of fewer staff in the office on safety-critical roles, tasks and inspection... Read more
09 May 2022
New premises checklistWhen moving, it's vital to scrutinise the proposed premises for health and safety issues. If ignored, they may cause you additional expense after the purchase or tenancy agreements have been signed. Avoid nasty surprisesIf you fa... Read more
08 Nov 2021
Weekly hot holding recordIf you are keeping food hot which you intend to sell or provide as part of a paid-for service, you have a legal duty to ensure it is safe. Use our form to record the food's core temperature during hot holding. Why is this impo... Read more
30 Jan 2018
Procurement - policy and procedureThe health and safety management system ISO 45001 introduced a requirement to have formal controls on those who are appointed as subcontractors. Our policy and procedure sets out how you can achieve this. The risksIS... Read more
04 Oct 2019