Health and safety - Machinery and equipment

Permit to work - stepladdersAlthough stepladders are recognised as acceptable work equipment to enable staff to work at height, you may want to control who uses them and when. This can be achieved with a permit to work document. Balancing actAlthough... Read more

Safe use of electric drillsPortable electric drills are useful tools and, with care, they can be among the safest. But electric drills can be dangerous if not handled carefully.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards associated with the us... Read more

Safe use of pressure washersIf pressure washers are used incorrectly, then this could lead to accidents involving serious electric shock resulting in personal injuries or death.Managing the risksTo help you to identify the hazards associated with usi... Read more

Portable electrical appliance registerIf you have a small number of electrical appliances, your system for managing portable appliance testing need not be overcomplicated. Our register form can help with this.When to PAT?Portable appliances should be... Read more

Portable appliance test recordIf you've elected to train an employee to carry out portable appliance testing, use this form to record the details.Legal requirementPortable appliance testing (PAT) is carried out to comply with the Electricity at Work R... Read more

Work equipment - pre-start inspection checklistAt the start of a shift, staff should be checking that they have the right tools for the job and they're in good working condition. Brief details of these checks should be recorded.Broken, lost etc. When ... Read more

Unsafe equipment report On occasion, even the best maintenance regime can fail to stop defects from appearing. Should this happen, why not use our report form to help ensure that they're reported and rectified quickly?Reporting defectsWhilst regular m... Read more

Personal protective equipment assessmentPrior to issuing any personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety shoes, gloves and masks, you are legally required to make an assessment of its suitability. Use our form to record your assessment.Legal ... Read more

Work equipment - condition checklistWhen your staff use tools and equipment, they can become damaged and unsafe. Plus, some workers may use the wrong tools for the job. To keep on top of these issues use our inspection checklist.the right toolKeeping... Read more

Safety briefing - display screen equipmentThis briefing provides essential information to staff who use computers, tablets and other devices with visual displays. What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Display Screen Equipment is to ensure t... Read more