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Health & Safety Policy
The mandatory written policy in three parts: statement of intent, responsibilities and arrangements, ready to sign and display.
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Health and safety policy.
Why you need it on the job
Once you employ five or more people the written policy stops being optional, and clients ask for it at pre-qualification whatever your size. The three-part structure is what auditors expect, so producing it in that shape avoids the document being sent back.
How it links to the standards
Where this template names protective equipment or a control measure, the equipment itself is governed by a published standard that defines what it must withstand and how it is tested. The full EN standards library covers each one in plain language so you can confirm you are specifying the right level of protection.
Related guidance
Filling the template in is easier when you know the reasoning behind each control. These notes cover the practical detail:
- Tips and Tricks — the full technique-note library for this kind of work
Frequently asked questions
What are the three parts?
A statement of intent signed at the top of the business, a section setting out who is responsible for what, and the arrangements describing how safety is actually delivered.
How often should it be reviewed?
At least annually, and immediately after any significant change in what the business does, who runs it or how the work is organised.