Health and safety - Health and safety policy

Pressure systems policyDue to the potential for serious accidents, there are strict requirements for the management of pressure equipment such as steam boilers, autoclaves, compressors etc. Use our policy to contain the risk.Why use it?If there is a ... Read more

Shared premises responsibilities policyIf you share premises responsibilities with other organisations, you must work with them to ensure no crucial tasks are missed. Use our policy template to get it right.Why you need this templateThere are many si... Read more

Consultation policyAll employers have a duty to consult with their staff on health and safety matters. Our policy provides a path through the somewhat confusing legislation. The lawThe legal requirement to consult with workers is well established. Th... Read more

Asbestos management policyWhen asbestos is present in a building any work in the vicinity must be carefully controlled. Use our policy to make sure the material isn't accidentally disturbed.What's involved?To help you maintain control over the risks of... Read more

Electrical safety policyElectricity can be taken for granted, so it's easy to forget the number of accidents and fires it causes. Why not use our policy to help in managing these risks?Using the templateWe've written our Electrical Safety Policy so tha... Read more

Accident/incident reporting policyApart from being a legal requirement, proper accident investigation can help prevent further occurrences. Our sample policy makes staff aware of what you expect from them. Accident reportingUnfortunately, accidents ar... Read more

Lifting operations policyIf you make use of cranes whether mobile, tower, overhead, lorry-mounted etc., or use other plant for lifting, such as excavators, you should have clear safety arrangements for their use. Why do you need it?Companies increasi... Read more

Young workers policyOur policy will help you to set out your arrangements for protecting employees under 18 and work experience students. What's covered?A general statement sets out your commitment to protecting these more vulnerable staff and explain... Read more

Confined spaces policyIf your staff or contractors work in confined spaces, use our policy to explain the risks and how they are controlled. What's covered?The document begins with a definition of "confined spaces", i.e. that these can be places with re... Read more

Weil's disease policyIf your staff are at risk of Weil's disease (otherwise known as Leptospirosis), it's essential that you take some simple precautions to protect them from infection. Set out your arrangements in a Weil's disease policy.What is Weil's d... Read more