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What is a health and safety policy?
A health and safety policy is a document written by an employer stating the company's commitment to upholding the health and safety of employees and to the public. It is a commitment by the company to its employees that also outlines their responsibilities and various safeguards.
It’s a legal requirement for all businesses to have a health and safety policy. As one of a set of documents –including your lone working policy and the necessary risk assessments– your health and safety policy is crucial in ensuring your workers and company are protected.
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We have put together a handy health and safety policy template for you to download (and, what’s more, it’s absolutely free!).
What should I put in my health and safety policy?
Here are some suggested health and safety responsibilites you may want to consider:
Prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill health (physical and mental) by managing the health and safety risks in the workplace
Provide clear instructions and information, and adequate training, to ensure employees are competent to do their work
Engage and consult with employees on day-to-day health and safety conditions
Implement emergency procedures –evacuation in case of fire or other significant incident
Maintain safe and healthy working conditions, provide and maintain plant, equipment and machinery, and ensure safe storage/use of substances
In our free health and safety policy, we lay out all of these responsibilities and encourage you to look at who has responsibility for them, and what actions need to be taken.