Health and safety
Everyone's favourite subject. At least these documents make life easier
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
28 May 2012
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
28 May 2012
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
02 Apr 2012
Slips, trips and falls policySlipping and tripping accidents are one of the most common causes of injury at work. Use our policy to set out your arrangements for preventing them.What's covered?This policy is designed for you to adapt to your particula... Read more
02 Apr 2012
Permit to work - roof workIf you have work completed on your roof, then you have a legal responsibility to ensure that it's done safely. Our permit to work will help you to fulfil your duty.What's coveredYou should use the Permit to Work - Roof Work wh... Read more
27 Feb 2012
H&S assessment - work experienceIf you're sending pupils on work experience placements, it's important that you identify whether a potential host has suitable arrangements in place to manage health and safety risks.Checking a potential host's arrangemen... Read more
27 Jan 2012
Authorisation to operate a fork lift truckBecause of the significant risks associated with the fork lift truck operations, it's vital that any untrained people keep well away. It's equally important for you to regularly make it clear to drivers that if... Read more
27 Jan 2012
Workplace environment policySetting out your workplace environment policy makes it clear that you've met the legal requirements, plus it helps to manage staff expectations.When to use the policyIf you're drawing up health and safety policies to cover a... Read more
27 Jan 2012
Potential claim reportThe advent of "referral fees" and "no-win, no-fee" solicitors has fuelled the compensation culture in which we now find ourselves. However, if you provide your insurer with sufficient information about a potential claim, it may help... Read more
03 Jan 2012
Permit to work - lift shaftsWhen contractors or in-house staff work in the lift pit or on top of the lift car, there are some obvious and serious risks. Control the work by using our permit to work - lift shafts document.Who should use it?The permit ... Read more
03 Jan 2012