Policies and Procedures

 

What are Health and Safety Policies and Procedures?

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The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 requires businesses which employ five or more persons to prepare a written health and safety policy.

 

This policy needs to include a statement of intent, health and safety roles and responsibilities within your business and details of your health and safety arrangements.  

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Your health and safety policy needs to be shared with all employees and revised and updated at least annually. 

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Any visits to your premises by local enforcement authorities will request to see a copy of your policy. 

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What is included?

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Preparation of your health and safety policy and creating bespoke procedures applicable to your work activities.  This information may include:

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• Fire safety procedures 

• Working safely with DSE (PCs and laptops)

• Homeworking

• Working alone

• Travelling on business

• Safe lifting guidance

• Safe use of chemicals (COSHH)

• Working at height

• First aid procedures

• Accident reporting

• Consulting with employees

• Information and training

• Health and wellbeing

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Alternatively, I can review your existing procedures to ensure you have everything covered.

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The added bonus of preparing your procedures in writing and sharing them with your team - as well as being legally compliant - will mean you are demonstrating your commitment to safety and the answers to any questions your team may have will be easily accessible.

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Who is it for?

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New or established businesses which require​ support preparing the required health and safety documentation. 

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