Health and safety

Method statement and risk assessmentSo that your staff and others are made aware of the safe systems of work to be followed on your construction project, set them out in a method statement. This should be supported with a risk assessment. What's  cov... Read more

Non-compliance reportIf staff are caught breaking your health and safety rules you should consider making a record of what's happened. Use our non-compliance report for this purpose.Why do you need it?Staff who flout health and safety procedures not o... Read more

Daily excavations formGuidance issued by the HSE suggests that excavations should be inspected each shift before work starts and the results recorded. You can use our template to record your findings. Site details You should use the first part of the... Read more

Permits to work policyWhen construction or maintenance work carries a potential risk of serious injury - it's good practice to use a permit to work. Why not set out your policy on the topic using our template?What's covered?The Permits to Work Policy h... Read more

Workplace transport policyIf you have control over any external space which is used by vehicles, then it's a good idea to have a policy on workplace transport. Our policy will help you.Why have a policy?Any employers with five or more employees are re... Read more

Contractor briefingWhen contractors' employees or subcontractors arrive on site you need to exchange information about any risks created by the work and explain the fire procedures etc. Use our briefing to provide a prompt of what's needed.What's  cove... Read more

Vibrating tools policyIf your staff use hand-held power tools, such as strimmers, chainsaws, hammer drills etc., then you'll need to comply with the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005. Use our policy to set out your arrangements.What's cover... Read more

Register of permit issuersIf tasks are high risk then you may want to issue a permit to work before the work is allowed to start. Keep a register of who is authorised to issue these documents with our register of permit issuers.How to use the formYou... Read more

Maintenance authorisation listYou want your in-house maintenance staff to use their initiative but without putting themselves at risk. So use our maintenance authorisation list to make it clear what they're allowed to do.How to use the formOur Mainten... Read more

Compressed air use policy It's been identified that many businesses waste energy and create unnecessary carbon emissions because they don't use compressed air equipment efficiently. This policy will help you to cut bills and emissions.Why bother?Compr... Read more