Writing and adhering to a health and safety policy needn’t be daunting. Foley and Baugh, your local health and Safety consultants, are here to help.
A clear, well‑written health and safety policy is a must for any workplace. In fact in the UK, any organisation that employs five or more people is legally obliged to commit that policy to paper, setting out not only its intentions and guiding principles but the practical steps it will follow to keep its workforce and anyone else affected by its activities safe. The health and safety policy document shows regulators, employees and clients that the business understands its duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, appreciates the risks inherent in its operations and is determined to address them. A good policy explains how hazards are identified and assessed, which controls are chosen to minimise or eliminate them, who is responsible for each element of the process and how performance will be monitored, reviewed and improved. It also makes clear how information is shared, how staff are consulted, how incidents are reported and investigated and which competent person has oversight of the whole system. Getting those details right pays dividends: legal compliance is secured, accidents and ill‑health are reduced, morale rises, productivity improves, and the hidden costs of downtime, litigation and compensation are kept firmly in check.
For many owners and directors, however, translating those broad legal duties into a living, breathing health and safety management system can feel daunting. That’s where Foley and Baugh step in. We begin by getting to know your organisation’s size, structure and unique operational challenges, then create a bespoke policy that captures your objectives in plain English and sets out the arrangements you’ll put in place to meet them. We guide you through the process of recording significant risks, ensure every employee understands their role in maintaining a safe environment and return regularly to review performance so that your documentation stays fresh and your practices remain effective. Our advice is practical, proportionate and cost‑effective, giving you confidence that you’re not only compliant but actively fostering a culture in which safety is second nature.
To underpin that commitment we’ve developed the Foley and Baugh Health and Safety Management Standard. Built in partnership with our clients, this framework provides a solid platform on which you can build long‑term excellence. It brings together a concise policy statement, a robust risk management strategy, a clear map of organisational roles and responsibilities, a plan for genuine employee engagement, and straightforward procedures for inspection, auditing, information, instruction and training. By combining our technical expertise with your intimate knowledge of your own industry, we’ll help you create an environment where every employee, contractor and customer should feel safe; a positive safety culture that protects people, enhances your reputation and supports sustainable growth. With the right guidance, health and safety need never be a burden, but can instead power your organisation towards a safer, healthier future.
If you’re looking for local health and safety consultants who can help you draft and maintain a health and safety policy, give us a call.
Contact us today on 01493 659026 or email hello@foleyandbaugh.co.uk
