1. Policies
- Health & Safety Policy Statement (legal requirement if 5+ employees).
- Fire Safety Policy (aligned with the Fire Safety Order).
- Accident & Incident Reporting Policy (includes RIDDOR).
- First Aid & Emergency Arrangements Policy.
- Manual Handling & Workplace Safety Policy.
2. Risk Assessment
- General Risk Assessment Template (hazard, who might be harmed, controls, further action, owner, review date).
- Fire Risk Assessment.
- Manual Handling Risk Assessments.
- Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessment.
- COSHH Assessment (for hazardous substances).
3. Checklists
Quick win compliance:
- Health & Safety Legal Compliance Checklist (do you have insurance, accident book, competent person, etc.).
- Workplace Inspection Checklist (housekeeping, lighting, welfare, access, etc.).
- SME Fire Safety Checklist (escape routes, alarms, extinguishers, training).
- PPE Checklist (correct PPE, storage, training, replacement).
4. Training & Induction Aids
- H&S Induction (for new starters).
- Toolbox Talk (e.g. slips & trips, manual handling, working at height, fire safety).
- Training Record Log (to track inductions and refreshers).
5. Incident Management Forms
- Accident/Near Miss Report Form.
- Accident Investigation Form.
- Corrective Action Log.
6. Record-Keeping Essentials
- Training Matrix (who’s trained in what, refresher due dates).
- Equipment Inspection Log (ladders, forklifts, PPE, etc.).
- Fire Drill & Alarm Test Log.
7. Guidance Notes (Plain English Summaries)
Short guides:
- Employer Legal Responsibilities (HASWA, Management Regs, Fire Safety Order).
- How to Do a Risk Assessment in 5 Steps.
- Mental Health in the Workplace – Employer Duties.
- When to Report to HSE (RIDDOR explained).