Health Safety Policy Checklist

							                           Health & Safety Policy Checklist

The following checklist is intended as to help you in writing or reviewing your safety policy.
Not everything will be relevant to you and there may be other issues you need to consider.

Policy Statement                                                      Yes        No         NA
 Is the policy signed and dated by the most senior person in
 the organisation?
 Does the policy make clear your obligations & commitment to
 your employees?
 Does the policy have a review date?




 Organising for Health and Safety                                     Yes        No         NA
 Does it state who has overall responsibility for implementing
 and monitoring the policy ?
 Does it state that adequate resources will be provided to
 implement the policy?
 Does it clearly outline how duties and responsibilities are
 allocated?
 Are those with responsibilities aware of and accepted their
 responsibilities?
 Does it make clear that cooperation of all employees is
 required?
 Does the policy have a named competent person?



 Arrangements for Health and Safety                                   Yes        No         NA
Do the policy arrangements include the following:

   Risk Assessment procedures
   Emergency procedures, first aid
   Accident and illness reporting and investigation procedure
   Machinery safety (including safe systems of work),
   Health and safety inspection and audit procedures
   Procedures for contractors and visitors
   Welfare facilities
   Electrical equipment (maintenance & testing)
   Control of hazardous substances
   Manual handling
   Fire evacuation procedures
   Work at heights
   Personal Protective Equipment
   Workplace transport, driving for work
  Workplace inspections
  Noise and vibration
  Health surveillance
  Lone working
  Violence and aggression
  Stress

Information, instruction and training                         Yes   No   NA
Does the policy state how employees are provided with
information on general health and safety issues?
Does the policy state how employees are given information
on hazards associated with hazardous substances, plant and
equipment?
Does the policy state how training needs are identified and
provided?
Does the policy include information on supervision of
employees including young workers?
Does the policy outline how consultation with employees is
carried out?
?