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There is a requirement that employers should have a written Safety Policy which should set out the arrangements employers make to safeguard employees and others affected by the business activity.
Employers need to review the their business activities by conducting hazard assessments and produce a written document to satisfy the legislation. If something goes wrong the first thing the HSE will ask for is a copy of the Safety Policy.
A draft policy is set out under Staff Guides and Forms opposite. It is very important that organisations review and amend that draft in the light of their own needs. It is strongly recommended that any policy is prepared in consultation with employees.