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Site Rules
Display-ready site rules covering access, conduct, work rules and emergencies, with a signed acknowledgement register.
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Site rules.
Why you need it on the job
Rules that were only mentioned at induction get forgotten by the second week. Having them displayed and signed for gives you something to point at when behaviour slips, and it makes enforcement consistent rather than personal.
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
How detailed should site rules be?
Short enough that people read them. Cover access, protective equipment, prohibited behaviour, permits and what to do when the alarm sounds.
Who signs the acknowledgement?
Everyone working on site including visitors and delivery drivers who go beyond the gate.