Practical guides

Keep a clearer record

Plain-English guidance for UK trades and businesses, with a free sheet for every topic.

Reviewed 30 October 2026

What a boiler service record should include

A practical boiler service record: appliance details, combustion readings, safety checks, defects and a clear customer handover.

Reviewed 30 October 2026

Fridge temperature logs: what UK food safety rules expect

Understand the 5°C fridge target, the 8°C legal limit where applicable, freezer readings and corrective-action records for UK kitchens.

Reviewed 30 October 2026

How to write a job sheet (with a free template)

Write a job sheet customers can understand: fault, findings, work carried out, parts, readings, photos and a clear sign-off.

Reviewed 30 October 2026

Daily vehicle walkaround checks: what to check and record

A practical car and van walkaround record: lights, tyres, fluids, damage, load security and clear defect reporting before use.

Reviewed 30 October 2026

F-gas leak checks and records: a plain-English guide

GB F-gas leak-check thresholds, intervals and records explained cautiously, with a free system-by-system recording template.

Reviewed 30 October 2026

Landlord safety records: gas, electrical and alarms

Keep England gas-safety, electrical inspection and alarm records distinct, with practical tenant handover notes and free templates.

Reviewed 30 October 2026

What to record on a planned maintenance (PPM) visit

Make PPM visits easy to review: asset details, tasks, readings, consumables, defects, photos and the next check date.

Reviewed 30 October 2026

Kitchen opening and closing checks (SFBB-style)

Practical kitchen start/end checks for temperature, hygiene, labelling, allergens, cleaning and a named shift sign-off.

Reviewed 30 October 2026

Emergency lighting testing: monthly and annual checks

Record emergency-lighting functional and duration tests with fitting details, results, faults and follow-up actions.