Health and safety

Construction minor works - pre-start checklistBefore carrying out building alterations, repairs or maintenance, it's sensible to check that the key safety arrangements are in place. Use our checklist as a pre-requisite before any such work begins.Usin... Read more

Construction site safety induction recordOur document helps to ensure that the right information is covered and provides a comprehensive record of what was included. Plus, it makes sure that completing the record is the worker's responsibility.  What... Read more

H&S induction - site-based staffWhen you employ new staff, it's vital to make them aware of your health and safety arrangements. If they work on a construction site, use our document to identify what to cover and as a detailed record sheet. Get the me... Read more

Small contractor appraisal questionnaire Before employing a contractor for the first time, you need identify that they're set up to manage safety risks. Our document will help you to do this.Limited arrangementsIf you employ contractors with fewer tha... Read more

Safety representative inspection formUnion-appointed safety representatives have certain rights and functions under legislation including the right to carry out inspections. Use our form to keep a record of these inspections.Permitted by law"Safety re... Read more

Accident investigation formCarrying out accident investigations should provide you with a greater understanding their causes and help to prevent recurrences. How to use the formOur Accident Investigation Form gives a methodical, structured approach t... Read more

Manager's health and safety induction checklistMost organisations have an established process for inducting their new starters. But what health and safety information must be covered if the new employee is taking up a management role? Keeping controlM... Read more

Summary of designer's responsibilitiesA designer is defined as an organisation or individual who either prepares or modifies a design for a construction project, or arranges or instructs someone else to do so.  Use our summary document to understand ... Read more

Construction welfare facilities checklistSchedule 2 of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 specifies the minimum welfare facilities to be provided on construction sites. Use our checklist to ensure you comply.What's covered?The p... Read more

Summary of principal contractor's responsibilitiesWhen a construction project involves more than one contractor a principal contractor must be appointed to take charge in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2... Read more