Health and safety

Accidental release of asbestos instructionsIf your work has the potential to disturb asbestos you'll need to take every reasonable step to prevent this from happening. But just in case your precautions fail, use our template instructions as a back-up ... Read more

Asbestos statement (for premises with no identified asbestos)If you are responsible for the repair and maintenance of your premises, then you have a "duty to manage asbestos", including making an assessment as to whether any is present or could be. The... Read more

Asbestos surveyor checklistWhen appointing an asbestos surveyor you should be cautious as not all those offering such services are up to the job. Use our checklist to make an informed choice.Why you need itAsbestos surveying is only lightly regulated... Read more

PPE issue recordIf you provide staff with personal protective equipment (PPE), you should keep a detailed record of what's been handed out and when.What's covered?The first part of our PPE Issue Record asks you to identify the employee receiving the PP... Read more

Principal contractor CDM compliance checklistFor construction projects involving more than one contractor, the CDM Regulations require clients to appoint a principal contractor to take charge on site. Our principal contractor CDM compliance checklist... Read more

Damage/defect report Our form will help you to keep a log of any damage or defects to the building's fabric, fixed installations, equipment, furnishings and fittings. It will also help ensure that there's an effective response from management.What's cove... Read more

Action report letterIf an inspector sends you a letter with a list of health and safety breaches, you must respond to them. Failing to do so is likely to result in enforcement action being taken. To ensure that you provide sufficient information, use... Read more

Agency workers checklistWhilst temps are useful in helping you plug gaps in staffing levels, you have to take into account your obligations under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010. Temps are also at greater risk of accidents due to lack of familiar... Read more

Agenda for health and safety meetingsIn order to maximise the benefit from any meeting, it's important to ensure that the right topics are discussed; health and safety is no exception. So why not use our agenda to help you stay on track?Health and saf... Read more

Consultant checklistIf you have a problem that you lack the expertise to deal with, using a consultant is a good idea. However, to ensure competence, run through our checklist to ensure that your requirements are met.Using consultantsOccasionally, yo... Read more