Every employer has a duty to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of their employees and members of the general public. This includes assessing activities to identify potential hazards and taking measures to control them. An effective Health and Safety Policy helps to set a clear direction for the organisation to follow by establishing their commitment to health and safety and the means by which success will be achieved. Where an employer has five or more employees the policy statement must be drawn up in writing and significant findings of risk assessments must be recorded.
The Health and Safety Policy and Management Guide v3.0 has been published to help employers in England and Wales ensure that they comply with their requirements under law.
The draft policy covers topics including:
- General Statement of Health and Safety Policy
- Legislation
- Personnel Responsibilities
- Health and Safety Training
- Consultation and Communication with Employees
The draft policy also comes with a 40-page Management Guide containing helpful notes on the policy, including seven appendices of sample forms, hazard lists and guidance.
About the Authors
Linda Faux, currently a Facilities Manager for Kimberly-Clark Limited has been within the facilities management industry for 15 years and worked as a Facilities Manager for various blue-chip organisations. She is an associate of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management, a member of the British Institute of Facilities Management and is a Consulting Editor to the Facilities Management Legal Update journal.
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