Health and safety

Appointing a principal contractor letterIf you're a construction client for a project which will involve two or more contractors, you must appoint one of them to take overall control. Use our template letter to do this.Legal reasonsThe requirement to ... Read more

Portable electrical appliance registerIf you have a small number of electrical appliances, your system for managing portable appliance testing need not be overcomplicated. Our register form can help with this.When to PAT?Portable appliances should be... Read more

Permit to work - hazardous areaIf you have really significant hazards on your premises, you need to be absolutely sure that any contractors stay out of trouble. Use our permit to work to make your requirements clear.In harm's wayContractors are partic... Read more

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

Delivery safety plan checklistIf you deliver to or collect from a client's workplace, you need to ensure that any risks associated with the process are managed.Not always easyA delivery or collection of products or materials is a process that might be... Read more

Notice - site rules for contractorsIf you're employing contractors, you must make them aware of your site safety rules. You can do this by displaying our easy to understand notice.Manage the risksIf contractors are engaged to complete a project on you... Read more

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

Garages and workshops Work undertaken in garages and workshops often involves working in a restricted area around inspection pits and on floor surfaces with the potential for oil and grease spillages. Oils and greasesThese and other risks to staff an... Read more

Thermal comfort checklistIndoor temperatures can be a major source of disgruntlement, but how do you get to the root of the problem? Use our checklist to identify the key concerns in your workplace.Too hot or too cold?Our Thermal Comfort Checklist is... Read more