Health and safety
Everyone's favourite subject. At least these documents make life easier
Lifting plan - non-craneIf you're completing lifting operations with equipment such as an excavator, you need to make sure the process is planned, organised and executed in a safe manner. Use our document to identify the lifting team, any hazards that... Read more
03 May 2017
COSHH/DSEAR assessment - metalworking fluidsTo comply with your legal duties as defined in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (as amended) 2002 (COSHH), if you use hazardous substances in your workplace, you must complete a risk... Read more
24 Apr 2017
Flow chart - how to do a risk assessmentProducing a good quality risk assessment relies on the assessor following a systematic process. But once staff have left the training room, will they remember what to do? Our flow chart will help.How to use itO... Read more
03 Apr 2017
Permit to work - machinery isolationWhen machines are taken apart, guards removed, isolation beams switched off, etc. risk levels increase significantly. To reduce them appropriately, such works should be controlled with a permit to work. In the dang... Read more
03 Apr 2017
Driver declarationWhilst all drivers carry a great deal of personal responsibility, if they're driving for work purposes you must also check that they're fit and properly licensed. Our driver declaration form will help you to do this.Why use it and whe... Read more
03 Apr 2017
Principal contractor assessment checklistIf more than one contractor is involved in your construction project, the client must appoint a principal contractor. But how do you ensure that your appointee is competent for the role? Use our principal cont... Read more
28 Feb 2017
Initial safety surveyIf your staff will carry out work on an unfamiliar site, use our survey form to help you to plan the job properly. What's covered?What are you dealing with? When your staff work on clients' sites you won't usually have full control ... Read more
28 Feb 2017
Flow chart - PPE issuing and managementWhen you undertake risk assessments, you'll find some hazards for which you need to issue personal protective equipment (PPE). But how should it be issued and what happens afterwards? Our flow chart shows the ste... Read more
31 Jan 2017
Accident - photo recordIn the event of an accident it's vital to collect as much evidence as possible to ascertain what happened. Using our new photo record will help you to do this.Recording factsCompleting an accident investigation can be a tricky p... Read more
31 Jan 2017
Car park policyWhether your parking area is large or small, public or private, you must ensure that it can be used safely. Use our new policy to set out your arrangements and allocate responsibilities.What's covered?The primary hazard in a car park is... Read more
31 Jan 2017