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Bespoke HR policies for every workplace situation — absence management, flexible working, social media, drug and alcohol, anti-harassment, expenses, company vehicles, training and development, and any other policy your business needs. Legally compliant, practically written, tailored to your operations.

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PracticalStaff actually follow them
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Workplace Policies

Why Standalone HR Policies Matter

A workplace risk assessment is a systematic examination of your work activities, premises and processes to identify what could cause harm to people — and whether you're doing enough to prevent it. Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR), every employer must carry out a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to the health and safety of their employees and anyone else who may be affected by their work activities.

If you have five or more employees, the significant findings of your risk assessment must be recorded in writing. But regardless of your size, risk assessment is the foundation of every health and safety management system — without it, you're managing safety blind.

RADCaT's qualified health and safety consultants carry out thorough, practical workplace risk assessments for businesses of every size and sector across the UK. We don't produce generic templates — we visit your premises, walk your processes, talk to your team and produce site-specific, task-specific assessments that genuinely reflect your operations and give you a clear, prioritised action plan for improvement.

Whether you need a general workplace risk assessment for your office, a task-specific assessment for high-risk activities in a factory, a site-wide review for a multi-building campus, or a pre-project risk assessment for a construction site — RADCaT delivers expert, HSE-compliant assessments tailored to your industry and your operations.

A policy you can't find when you need it is the same as having no policy at all. RADCaT creates organised, accessible policy suites with clear version control so the right policy is always available when a situation arises.

HR Policies from RADCaT
Types of Risk Assessment

Policy Services

Individual policies to complete workplace frameworks.

Absence Management

Comprehensive absence policy with notification procedures, return-to-work interviews, trigger point system, short-term and long-term absence procedures, occupational health referral and capability pathway.

Flexible Working

Policy for handling flexible working requests under the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023. Assessment criteria, consultation process, trial periods and permitted refusal reasons.

Social Media

Clear guidelines on personal and professional social media use, monitoring provisions, disciplinary implications and reputation protection. GDPR-compliant monitoring provisions.

Drug & Alcohol

Drug and alcohol policy covering testing procedures (where applicable), support provisions, disciplinary implications and safety-critical role requirements.

Anti-Harassment & Bullying

Comprehensive policy covering definitions, examples, reporting channels, investigation process, support for complainants and disciplinary consequences. Equality Act 2010 aligned.

Company Vehicles

Vehicle use policy covering eligibility, private use, fuel, maintenance, insurance, licence checks, accident reporting, drink/drug driving and termination provisions.

Expenses

Clear expenses policy covering what can be claimed, approval process, documentation requirements, payment timescales and fraud prevention.

Policy Reviews

Annual review of all policies against current legislation, case law and best practice. Amendment drafting and staff communication.

Our Process

How We Carry Out a Risk Assessment

1

Needs Assessment

We identify which policies your business needs based on your size, sector, operations and any specific situations you've encountered.

2

Drafting

Each policy drafted in clear, practical language. Legally compliant, operationally workable and consistent with your handbook and contracts.

3

Management Briefing

We brief your managers on new policies — what they mean, how to apply them and what to do when situations arise.

4

Staff Communication

We prepare communication materials and acknowledgement forms for staff rollout.

5

Annual Review

Scheduled review catching legislative changes, case law developments and operational changes. Updated policies issued with tracked amendments.

Common Questions

HR Policies FAQ

Which policies does my business need?

Depends on your size, sector and operations. All businesses need disciplinary, grievance, absence, equality and data protection. Additional policies depend on your specific circumstances — flexible working, social media, vehicles, expenses, drugs/alcohol, anti-bribery, whistleblowing. RADCaT assesses your needs.

Should policies be in the handbook or standalone?

Core employment policies belong in the handbook. Policies that change frequently, apply to specific groups, or are very detailed often work better as standalone documents referenced from the handbook. RADCaT advises on the best structure.

How often should policies be updated?

Annually at minimum. Also when legislation changes, after relevant tribunal decisions, when your operations change or after an incident reveals a policy gap. RADCaT provides annual review services.

Do policies need employee consent?

Non-contractual policies can generally be updated without individual consent — though communication and reasonable notice are important. Policies that form part of the employment contract require agreement to change. RADCaT advises on the distinction.

Can you draft sector-specific policies?

Yes. We write policies for specific sectors — construction CIS compliance, transport driver policies, care sector supervision, education safeguarding, hospitality tipping and charity volunteer policies.

Do you provide manager training on policies?

Yes. We brief your management team on new or updated policies — what they mean, how to apply them and what to escalate. Practical guidance, not just policy distribution.

How much do individual policies cost?

Priced per policy or as a complete suite. Annual review packages include all updates. Contact us for a quote based on your specific needs.

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