Health and safety

Safety training recordIf you complete any safety training - including short toolbox talk style sessions - you must ensure that staff sign to confirm that they understand what they've been told. Keep recordsOur Safety Training Record details what you've... Read more

Shared premises responsibilities policyIf you share premises responsibilities with other organisations, you must work with them to ensure no crucial tasks are missed. Use our policy template to get it right.Why you need this templateThere are many si... Read more

Permit to work - non-energised circuitsWhen working on an electrical system that should be isolated you need to prevent it from being switched back on. You can do this by following a permit-to-work system.How to use the formOur permit to work is spli... Read more

Health and safety induction - contractorWhen contractors arrive on site, you should complete a formal induction for their staff. Use our document to identify the points you need to cover. CluelessAlthough you're bound to have spent time informing cont... Read more

Consultation policyAll employers have a duty to consult with their staff on health and safety matters. Our policy provides a path through the somewhat confusing legislation. The lawThe legal requirement to consult with workers is well established. Th... Read more

Playground inspection recordPlay equipment and play areas should be regularly inspected. But what types of damage and deterioration should you look out for? Our playground inspection record will set you on the right track. Inspection regimeWhilst you... Read more

Work equipment reminder checklistIf staff forget items of work equipment, it could impact on safety standards. To stop this from happening, use our checklist. Where's your hard hat? Staff who work away from a central location must leave for the day eq... Read more

Permit to work - high pressure water jettingUse this permit to work to retain control over high pressure water jetting activities.Why use it?The risks of high pressure water jetting are less obvious than some construction and maintenance activities, ... Read more

Asbestos management policyWhen asbestos is present in a building any work in the vicinity must be carefully controlled. Use our policy to make sure the material isn't accidentally disturbed.What's involved?To help you maintain control over the risks of... Read more