Health and safety - Health and safety management

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

Lift rescue procedureUse our lift rescue procedure to inform building users how to obtain help from properly trained staff or contractors.Why you should use the documentWhilst building users might work out how to raise the alarm if they get stuck in ... Read more

Annual subcontractor appraisal questionnaireIf you subcontract, it's important to check that any businesses you use are appropriately insured and capable of completing the work in a safe manner. Achieve this by using our document. It isn't difficultUsi... Read more

Health and safety committee agendaIf you have a formal health and safety committee, it's a good idea to have a standard agenda to keep your meetings on track. This way you'll ensure that all the appropriate legal boxes are ticked. Why do you need it?It... Read more

Health and safety committee constitutionIf you're going to formally consult with employees on health and safety matters, you'll need a constitution to give your meetings some ground rules. What should it cover?Why do you need it?Smaller organisations c... Read more