1. Health & Safety Policy

2. HSWA Section 2(3) 5 or more employees (written!) Statement of general policy Organisation Arrangements for implementation Revise where appropriate Bring statement and any revision of it to the notice of all his employees

3. Statement of General Policy Safety same as production, quality etc. Signed by Chief Executive Compliance with law is minimum Avoid injury/ill health sfairp Reminder of employees duties Review policy in light of changes Commitment to monitor h&s Etc.

4. Organisation Nomination of key personnel and their relevant duties Provision of competent advice – safety, occ health, emergencies, first aid etc. Key duties – RA, control of contractors etc. May specify “H&S Director” Organisation flow chart may be a good idea

5. Arrangements The systems and procedures necessary to put the policy into effect and will include systems and procedures for: Risk Assessment Housekeeping Monitoring (proactive and reactive) Maintenance of machinery First aid Fire safety

6. Arrangements cont. Emergency procedures PPE Safe systems of work Consultation – involvement of safety reps Permit to work systems Hazardous substances Accident investigation – statistics Near misses

7. Arrangements cont. Occupational Health Manual Handling DSE – eye tests, glasses Medicals & health surveillance Lines of communication