Health and safety

Small contractor appraisal questionnaire Before employing a contractor for the first time, you need identify that they're set up to manage safety risks. Our document will help you to do this.Limited arrangementsIf you employ contractors with fewer tha... Read more

Safety representative inspection formUnion-appointed safety representatives have certain rights and functions under legislation including the right to carry out inspections. Use our form to keep a record of these inspections.Permitted by law"Safety re... Read more

Accident investigation formCarrying out accident investigations should provide you with a greater understanding their causes and help to prevent recurrences. How to use the formOur Accident Investigation Form gives a methodical, structured approach t... Read more

Manager's health and safety induction checklistMost organisations have an established process for inducting their new starters. But what health and safety information must be covered if the new employee is taking up a management role? Keeping controlM... Read more

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

Construction welfare facilities checklistSchedule 2 of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 specifies the minimum welfare facilities to be provided on construction sites. Use our checklist to ensure you comply.What's covered?The p... Read more

Summary of principal contractor's responsibilitiesWhen a construction project involves more than one contractor a principal contractor must be appointed to take charge in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2... Read more

Safety briefing - vibrationThis briefing provides essential information to staff who use hand-held vibrating tools for prolonged periods. What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Vibration is to ensure that all staff know how to protect themse... Read more

Quick guide to safety sign designTo alert employees and others to hazards in the workplace, safe routes to fire exits, etc. you must follow standard rules on the colour and shape of signs. Our document provides an easy guide to what's needed.Using the... Read more

Client's demolition and dismantling checklistTaking down redundant buildings can be dangerous, even where small structures are involved. If you're planning this kind of work, use our checklist to make sure it's done safely and you meet your obligations ... Read more