Topic: Health & safety
Work with lead checklistLead is a toxic metal which can cause neurological effects, anaemia, and other serious health issues. If your workers could be exposed to it, use our checklist to see if you're doing enough to control it.What's the concern?Lead ... Read more
04 Oct 2021
Offer of voluntary internship letterOur offer of voluntary internship is for use where you're offering a work shadowing placement in which the intern is there to observe what happens in the workplace but carries out no work. It's not, however, suitable... Read more
07 Dec 2012
Hire agreementIf contractors ask to borrow work equipment, formalise the deal with our hire agreement. What does it cover?Frequent requestContractors often ask to borrow work equipment. Sometimes it will be agreed in advance or it might be needed bec... Read more
02 Mar 2016
Induction policyUse our induction policy alongside our induction checklist to ensure you have everything covered when a new employee starts work. You can also use it for newly-promoted employees and those who have transferred from a different work lo... Read more
01 Oct 2012
Pre-dismissal checklistThis checklist covers matters to be considered prior to dismissing employees and can help to ensure compliance with the various legal requirements surrounding dismissals. Fair reason for dismissalMake sure you have a fair reas... Read more
27 Sep 2016
Outside business interests clauseUse our outside business interests clause to restrict the ability of an employee to take on other jobs or outside business interests, both during and outside their normal working hours.All work and no playIt's quite re... Read more
10 May 2020
Schedule of loss checklistThis checklist covers information to assist in preparing a schedule of loss, principally for unfair dismissal cases, although some aspects are relevant to discrimination claims. Employment tribunals frequently ask claimants ... Read more
05 Oct 2016
Machinery guarding policy No matter how good your procedures are, it's easy to overlook machinery guarding. However, you can reduce the risks by implementing a policy setting out your expectations. Machinery guarding policyNo matter how robust your m... Read more
10 Oct 2022
Statement in advance of a work-related eventIn advance of a major work-related social function, such as a Christmas party or a summer ball, it's definitely worth reminding employees in writing about the standards of behaviour you expect from them, eve... Read more
UPDATED14 Aug 2024
Suspension clauseWhere you have a reasonable belief that an employee may have committed an act of gross or very serious misconduct, you may wish to consider suspending them during the investigation and pending a formal disciplinary hearing. A suspe... Read more
UPDATED04 Oct 2024