Health and safety

Woodchipper checklistBefore using a woodchipper it's advisable to check that key safety arrangements are in place. Use our checklist for this task. Using the formThis Woodchipper Checklist is designed as a supplement to your risk assessment and metho... Read more

Ventilation checklist - local exhaust extractionYou may not think about ventilation until staff complain that it's too hot or cold. So why not check on its effectiveness between maintenance checks? Our checklist is designed to help you do this.Making ... Read more

Young persons on work experienceIf you take young people, i.e. under 18s, on work experience placements, then you'll need to carry out a risk assessment. Ours will get you started.Why you need our documentThe Management of Health and Safety at Work Re... Read more

Health, safety and environment onboarding It's essential that new hires in managerial or supervisory positions cover all aspects of health, safety and environment that are relevant to their role. Capture evidence that they have had a robust induction ... Read more

Toolbox talk - templateProviding toolbox talks to your teams is a good way to impart informal safety training to them at their point of work. Populate our template with specific topics and hazards aimed directly at your workforce.Why use our template... Read more

Occupational health policyIf your workplace uses hazardous substances or processes, your employees' health could be at risk. Have a dedicated policy in place to set out how you will manage these potential risks.Managing occupational healthIf you're a l... Read more

Guide to key performance indicatorsDeciding what performance indicators you should be reporting on as part of your health and safety management system can be difficult. Use our guide to establish which indicators are relevant and whether they will he... Read more

Training validation formUse our training validation form to gather feedback from the individuals being trained along with their manager's assessment of its effectiveness.Developing and reviewing your trainingIf you're defending your company against pro... Read more

Violence at work policyIf your staff are at risk of violent behaviour or threats whilst at work, you should have a policy setting out how you will manage the issue. What's covered in our template policy?Protecting your staffThe aims of our Violence at... Read more