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Policy C hapter 2

Figure 2.1 Policy After reading this chapter you should be able to: 1. explain the purpose and importance of setting policy for health and safety 2. describe the key features and appropriate content of an effective health and safety policy

Figure 2.2 Part of a policy commitment

Figure 3 Policy Good information, training and effective communication with employees is essential

Figure 4 Policy A sound written policy exists but it is not put into practice at this workplace – boxes blocking fire escape route

Figure 5 Policy Emergency procedures

Training and awareness Figure 6 Policy