Exercise: Policy

Yes

Does your company have a health and safety policy?

Is it signed by a senior board member or equivalent?
Is the policy in date?
Is the policy in a visible location?
Is the policy communicated to new staff?
Is the policy communicated to contractors?
Is the policy statement clear on the goals the company has in regards health and safety?
Is the policy specific to your individual site?
Is there an organisational chart in the policy document?
Are people/job roles noted for those with health and safety roles in the policy document?
Have people been provided with specific roles with regards health and safety at your site?
Is there an arrangements section in the policy document?
Does the arrangements section set out all the specific details of how health and safety is
managed on site?
Are there people on site who do not speak English?
Has the policy documentations been translated into other relevant languages?
Have measures been put in place for staff who may have difficulties reading to ensure
they understand the policy requirements?
Is the policy reviewed at least annually?
Are updates to the policy brought to the attention of all employees?
Who is the policy reviewed by?

No

Not
applicable