Health and safety

Hand-arm vibration management checklistWhen workers use hand-held, hand-guided or hand-fed vibrating equipment there's a risk of damage to blood vessels and nerves in the hands and forearms. Use our checklist to review your arrangements and minimise t... Read more

New machinery safety checksWhen newly purchased machinery arrives on your site you must consider the health and safety implications before introducing it into your operations. Our checklist will help ensure you don't miss anything.Careful selectionAs ... Read more

Toolbox talk - CDM 2015When you're starting a new construction project it's beneficial to remind your team of their own and others' roles and responsibilities for health and safety. Use our toolbox talk for this purpose.Not what it seemsConstruction pro... Read more

Machinery purchasing safety checklistWhen purchasing machinery you must be sure that it will be safe to use and won't result in unmanageable health risks. Work through our checklist to help ensure that it's fit for purpose.What's covered?Use our Machine... Read more

Homeworking agreement You can keep a lid on your liability for homeworking by using our agreement template.How it worksAlthough employees are responsible for many aspects of safety in their home, it's still a workplace, and the computer and other item... Read more

Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres policyIf you have flammable substances or potentially explosive atmospheres to contend with, you'll need strict processes to avoid fires and explosions. Use our policy to outline your specific hazards and... Read more

Home visit checklistWhen staff are visiting clients in their own homes there are all sorts of risks which you might not be aware of. However, you still have a responsibility for their safety. Our checklist will ensure that all hazards have been ident... Read more