What is a 'Health and Safety Policy'?

A health and safety policy relates to the health and safety arrangements ie; the effective planning, organisation, control, monitoring and review of the preventative and protective measures in your company.

If your company has 5 or more employees, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 you have a legal requirement to record these arrangements and have a written Health and safety statement.

Note: If your company has less than 5 employees, the appropriate arrangements still need to be in place.

Benefits of having a 'Health and Safety policy'

By purchasing a health and safety policy from health and safety wise, not only are you acting in accordance with government law, you will also gain other benefits.

Securing contracts. Almost all medium to large companies now require that you have a health and safety policy and implement the correct procedures to fulfill your policy. Without it, they may refuse to do business with you.

Reduction in insurance premiums. In the event of a compensation claim, by having the correct documentation, your company has the potential to lower its costs.

Avoidance of fines. If you have 5 or more employees and you are found not to have a health and safety policy, you can be fined.

Safety in the workplace. Of course a plan of how your company will implement and follow health and safety measures is essential. Following your health and safety policy will insure that your workplace is safe and accident free.

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Whats in our Policy?

On purchasing from us, you will receive a downloadable 4 page health and safety policy that is personalised to your company and managing director.

This includes, a single page health and safety statement (This must be signed by your managing director and displayed at your workplace) and guidelines for:

The responsibilities of the managing director, health and safety assistance, employees responsibilities, first aid, accident reporting, risk assessment and emergency procedures.

Our policy has been carefully worded by our team and is suitable for businesses of all natures.