Topic: Risk assessment
Slips, trips and falls policySlipping and tripping accidents are one of the most common causes of injury at work. Use our policy to set out your arrangements for preventing them.What's covered?This policy is designed for you to adapt to your particula... Read more
02 Apr 2012
Whole body vibration checklistIf you use machinery or vehicles which cause vibration throughout the body, you have duties under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 (CVWR) to manage that risk. Our checklist will set you on the right path... Read more
02 Oct 2020
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
30 Apr 2013
Safety briefing - head protectionThis briefing provides essential information for workers on the subject of head protection. What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Head Protection is to ensure that workers understand the types of hazard whic... Read more
04 Oct 2021
Safety briefing - power and hand toolsThis briefing addresses the key risks and control measures needed when using power and hand tools in the workplace.What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Power and Hand Tools is to ensure that all staff ... Read more
15 Dec 2015
Asthma management checklistAsthma due to workplace exposure is now the most frequently reported disease. As a sufferer may never work again, you should assess the potential risks. Our checklist can help you do this.Managing asthmaOne health hotspot t... Read more
28 Apr 2009
Letter to doctor requesting medical reportIt's possible to fairly dismiss an employee on the ground of lack of capability due to long-term ill-health but first you must take all reasonable steps to find out the current medical position. This will invo... Read more
05 Jan 2024
Vibrating tools policyIf your staff use hand-held power tools, such as strimmers, chainsaws, hammer drills etc., then you'll need to comply with the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005. Use our policy to set out your arrangements.What's cover... Read more
02 Jul 2012
Volunteer policyIf you use volunteers to help out occasionally, you still have health and safety responsibilities towards them. So to avoid any doubt, put a policy in place that describes how you will manage these volunteers.Managing volunteersA grow... Read more
06 Sep 2009
Visitor health and safety policyControlling the health and safety of visitors can be much harder than for employees because you don't have the opportunity to train and influence them. Our Visitor Health and Safety Policy will help you to develop you... Read more
25 Feb 2011