Topic: Risk assessment
Health questionnaire for night workersAll night workers are legally entitled to a free health assessment before starting night work and then at regular intervals. Ask your night workers to complete our health questionnaire on an annual basis. It's aim... Read more
22 May 2018
Flow chart - night worker healthNight shift require a health assessment. But when exactly does this apply and how should you go about organising it? Our flow chart explains all.maintaining good healthIt's recognised that working night shifts can be ba... Read more
05 Mar 2021
Metalworking fluids maintenance checklistMetalworking fluids (MWFs) are used to cool and lubricate work pieces when machining but they can cause ill health if not properly maintained. Use our checklist to control the risks.What's the problem?Exposure ... Read more
06 Jul 2020
Fitness for work self-declaration formOur form is for employees to declare their own fitness to return to work following a period of medically certificated sickness absence. Use it where an employee returns to work following sickness absence in circu... Read more
22 May 2018
May be fit for work acknowledgement letterOur letter sets up a meeting with an employee where their GP or other authorised healthcare professional has stated they may be fit for work if appropriate adjustments are made. Discuss the contents of the... Read more
10 Sep 2021
Manual handling policyIf your staff carry out significant manual handling tasks, use our policy to make your arrangements clear.What's covered?Our Manual Handling Policy sets out the current legal position and then goes on to describe the arrangements... Read more
02 Apr 2024
Night shift supervisor checklistNight shift work can bring many safety challenges, from fatigue to having a lack of management present. Use our checklist to ensure standards are maintained and to evidence that competent supervision is in place.Using ... Read more
10 Oct 2022
New and expectant mothers policyEmployees who are pregnant or have recently given birth need extra care and attention to protect them from workplace hazards. Use our policy to demonstrate that you have all the health and safety laws in this area cove... Read more
10 May 2009
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
04 Jun 2013
Offer of suitable alternative work during pregnancyIf, for health and safety reasons, a pregnant employee or an employee who has recently given birth cannot continue to perform her normal job duties, you are obliged to offer her suitable alternative ... Read more
02 Jul 2021