Ensure your business is compliant with a robust Health and Safety policy
What is it?
A comprehensive and fully editable Microsoft Word policy template that allows UK employers to formalise their commitment to health and safety, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. This Enhanced version includes dedicated, optional clauses for managing specific risks common in various industries, from offices to manufacturing, ensuring a robust and tailored safety framework.
Who is it for?
✔ UK Employers with 5 or more employees who are legally required to have a written Health and Safety Policy.
✔ Businesses operating in sectors with specific risks, such as light manufacturing, commercial kitchens, construction, or those with significant lone working.
✔ Companies that need to detail procedures for Display Screen Equipment (DSE), Manual Handling, or the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
What it helps you do:
Ensure Compliance: Provides the essential policy structure covering responsibilities, accident reporting (including RIDDOR requirements), and risk assessment commitments.
Customise Risk Management: Includes eight detailed, optional sections to cover common industry-specific risks (e.g., Lock-Out/Tag-Out for machinery, COSHH for hazardous substances, or safe communication for Lone Working).
Define Management Structure: Clearly assigns overall responsibility designated persons and outlines the need for a designated Competent Person or Safety Advisor.
Promote Wellbeing: Includes an optional clause on Mental Health and Wellbeing, committing the company to a supportive environment and managing stress risks.
Document Acceptance: Includes an Acknowledgement of Receipt section for both the employer and employee to sign, confirming understanding and compliance.
What’s included:
Core Health and Safety Policy Template: Covers purpose, scope, general responsibilities, fire/evacuation procedures, and accident reporting.
Manual Handling and DSE: Clauses for risk assessments and eye tests (Office & Retail).
Work Equipment and Machinery:Clauses for maintenance and Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures (Manufacturing).
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):Clauses on provision, use, and employee duty.
Lone Working and Off-Site Activity:Clauses for risk assessment and communication systems.
Mental Health and Wellbeing: Clauses on support and workload management.
High-Risk Activities: Clauses on seeking competent advice, Method Statements, and COSHH assessments.
First Aid and Welfare: Clauses on provision, trained First Aiders, and maintenance of welfare facilities.
Competent Person and Safety Advisor:Clauses for designating a safety lead and securing external advice.
Why choose U-HR templates?
Designed specifically for small businesses and everyday HR situations.
Simple, practical language with no legal jargon.
More affordable than solicitor-written policies.
Ready to download and customise instantly.
📎 Fully editable in Word
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