Health and safety - Health and safety policy
One all-encompassing policy plus associated documents that you can adapt to suit your needs
Lock out tag out policyBy implementing our policy you can ensure that staff work to safe standards and reduce the likelihood of an accident through error by isolating equipment from energy sources before work commences.Why introduce a new policy?If y... Read more
07 Nov 2022
Driving and riding at work policyAs the police now investigate work-related road traffic accidents more carefully than they used to, you should play it safe and introduce a comprehensive driving and riding at work policy. Managing driving risksEach y... Read more
01 Apr 2022
Grounds maintenance health and safety policyIt's easy to forget about grounds maintenance employees, but their work can be really hazardous. Our Grounds Maintenance Health and Safety Policy will help you to manage these activities.How to use the polic... Read more
01 Apr 2022
Personal protective equipment policyDepending on how much PPE is used in your business, it may be worth introducing a policy that sets out how you choose and allocate it to individual employees. Ours covers the key areas.PPE policyAs it isn't always p... Read more
01 Apr 2022
Coronavirus health and safety policyEmployers have a duty to manage the risk of a coronavirus outbreak arising from their work activities. Use our policy template to describe your arrangements.Stating your caseBy having a separate Coronavirus Health ... Read more
04 Mar 2022
Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres policyIf you have flammable substances or potentially explosive atmospheres to contend with, you'll need strict processes to avoid fires and explosions. Use our policy to outline your specific hazards and... Read more
07 May 2021
Vaccination policyIf you've determined that staff need or would benefit from vaccinations, you should develop a policy before beginning your programme. Use our template to create your document.WelfareThe benefits of a vaccination programme provided or... Read more
05 Mar 2021
Homeworking policyWorking from home can lead to confusion about responsibilities. Use our policy to set out how these are divided between the employee and employer.Legal dilemmaHealth and safety legislation and guidance on homeworking are minimal whi... Read more
01 Mar 2021
Display screen equipment policyAs display screen equipment is a regular feature of any business, it's useful to have a policy that sets out how you implement the legal requirements surrounding its use. Our template will get you started.Keeping up to d... Read more
09 Nov 2020
First aid at work policyUnless your first aid arrangements are very basic, e.g. one first aider and a first aid kit, it's beneficial to have a formal policy to detail how you approach and manage first aid. This will help to show everyone in the busine... Read more
07 Sep 2020