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Health and Safety Policy

Last revision Last revision 31/01/2024
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Last revisionLast revision: 31/01/2024

FormatsAvailable formats: Word and PDF

SizeSize: 4 to 6 pages

Option: Help from a lawyer

Rating: 4.5 - 99 votes

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This 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:

  • a statement on the general policy of health and safety of the business and what should be achieved through its implementation;
  • the responsibilities of relevant persons for specific actions to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations; and
  • what arrangements shall be made by the business in practical terms to ensure compliance and implementation of the policy.

Please note that this document requires companies to carry out risk assessments and other practices required of employers by the Health and Safety Executive.


How to use this document

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.


Relevant law

  • Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
  • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (SI 1999/3242)
  • Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/1471)
  • The Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977 (SI 1977/500)
  • The Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996 (SI 1996/1513)
  • Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 (SI 1981/917)
  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/2677)
  • Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (SI 1992/2966)
  • The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (SI 1992/2793)
  • Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 (SI 1992/2792)
  • The Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005


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