Health and safety - Health and safety management

Quick guide to safety sign designTo alert employees and others to hazards in the workplace, safe routes to fire exits, etc. you must follow standard rules on the colour and shape of signs. Our document provides an easy guide to what's needed.Using the... Read more

Register of health and safety legislation - accidents and emergenciesOur register templates are designed to help you to pull together a list of legislation relevant to your business. This one covers the topic of accidents and emergencies.How should y... Read more

Register of health and safety legislation - workplaceOur Register of Health and Safety Legislation provides a good summary of the law which may apply to your business. It's particularly useful if you're going for certification such as ISO 45001. This p... Read more

Safety briefing - powers of inspectorsThis briefing provides information on the powers of health and safety inspectors and how to deal with them during an inspection. What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Powers of Inspectors is to ensure t... Read more

Safety briefing - Health and Safety at Work ActThis briefing provides a short introduction to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA). What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Health and Safety at Work Act is to give some background... Read more

Annual insurance check letterIf you're using contractors to minimise your liability, check that they're fully insured. Our letter can be used to verify that they're covered.Don't get caught outIf there's an accident on your premises caused by a contractor... Read more

Safety training recordIf you complete any safety training - including short toolbox talk style sessions - you must ensure that staff sign to confirm that they understand what they've been told. Keep recordsOur Safety Training Record details what you've... Read more

Permit to work - non-energised circuitsWhen working on an electrical system that should be isolated you need to prevent it from being switched back on. You can do this by following a permit-to-work system.How to use the formOur permit to work is spli... Read more

Health and safety induction - contractorWhen contractors arrive on site, you should complete a formal induction for their staff. Use our document to identify the points you need to cover. CluelessAlthough you're bound to have spent time informing cont... Read more

Emergencies checklistIf there's a serious disturbance at or near your workplace, e.g. a fire, flood or terrorist threat, would a well-rehearsed plan of action fall into place or would the result be more chaotic? Use our checklist to test your arrangem... Read more