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Fill out the templateThis document is a policy document which outlines the approach a business takes to ensure the health and safety of persons and employees at work. This document is designed for use by businesses which are based in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).
A written health and safety policy is a legal requirement for any organisation with five or more employees. Even where an employer has less than five employees, it can still be useful to hold a written health and safety policy. Such a policy can assist in setting out an employer's commitment to health and safety while giving instructions and information to employees, customers and other third parties who have contact with the business.
This document shall provide:
Please note that this document requires companies to carry out risk assessments and other practices required of employers by the Health and Safety Executive.
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The document should be completed with all the relevant information. Once completed, this document should therefore be directly communicated to all employees and staff members.
The policy should also be made accessible so that it can be located by employees at any time. Many businesses may choose to place the policy in the staff handbook. Sometimes, the policy may be provided to an employee alongside their contract of employment.
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A guide to help you: Important Factors for Employers to Consider when Creating Safe Working Environment
Other names for the document:
Health and safety policy England and Wales, HSE Policy, Health and Safety at Work Policy, Policy for Health and Safety at Work, Workplace Health and Safety Policy
Country: United Kingdom