Health and safety

Contractor briefingWhen contractors' employees or subcontractors arrive on site you need to exchange information about any risks created by the work and explain the fire procedures etc. Use our briefing to provide a prompt of what's needed.What's  cove... Read more

Workplace transport policyIf you have control over any external space which is used by vehicles, then it's a good idea to have a policy on workplace transport. Our policy will help you.Why have a policy?Any employers with five or more employees are re... Read more

Vibrating tools policyIf your staff use hand-held power tools, such as strimmers, chainsaws, hammer drills etc., then you'll need to comply with the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005. Use our policy to set out your arrangements.What's cover... Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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