(England & Wales)
Create your health and safety policy with company details, management responsibilities, organisation structure, workplace hazards, and review arrangements.
Professionally drafted — structured following the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Section 2(3)) requirements for England and Wales.
Download a professionally drafted health and safety policy template, also known as an H&S policy, workplace safety policy, or safety policy statement. Covers general statement of intent signed by senior management, organisation and responsibilities from directors to employees, arrangements for risk assessment, training, emergency procedures, accident reporting, health surveillance, workplace inspections, contractor management, and policy review. Required under Section 2(3) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 for every employer with five or more employees. Supports duties under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, and HSE enforcement requirements. Suitable for small businesses, growing companies, construction and trades, healthcare and care, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, office-based employers, and self-employed with staff. Structured following Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 for England and Wales.
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Every employer with 5+ employees must have a written health and safety policy. This template covers all organisation types under HSWA 1974.
Section 2(3) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 requires every employer with five or more employees to prepare and maintain a written health and safety policy, covering a statement of intent, organisation, and arrangements — brought to the attention of all employees.
Section 2(3) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 requires every employer with five or more employees to prepare and maintain a written statement of general policy on health and safety, the organisation for carrying out the policy, and the arrangements for implementing it. The key requirements are:
The HSE emphasises that a health and safety policy is not a one-off document — it is a living statement that demonstrates your organisation's commitment and framework for managing health and safety.
A health and safety policy structured following HSWA 1974 has three parts: a general statement of intent signed by senior management, an organisation section defining responsibilities from board to employees, and arrangements covering risk assessments, training, emergency procedures, and incident reporting.
Our health and safety policy template includes a title page, statement of intent, organisation and responsibilities, named first aiders and fire wardens, workplace hazard identification, existing safety arrangements, risk assessment procedures, training requirements, communication methods, emergency procedures, accident reporting, and policy review arrangements.
Employers without a written health and safety policy face HSE enforcement notices, unlimited fines for breaches of Section 2(3), personal liability for directors and senior managers, insurance complications, and reputational damage — risks that grow with business size and workplace hazards.
A written health and safety policy is not just a legal requirement — it is fundamental to protecting your people, demonstrating commitment, and managing risk effectively.
The statement of intent must be signed and dated by a senior responsible person (typically the managing director, chief executive, or equivalent). Bring the policy to the attention of all employees — display it on noticeboards, include it in induction packs, or circulate digitally. Review the policy whenever there are significant changes to your business, processes, or workforce — and record each review with a date and signature. Keep signed originals accessible for HSE inspections.
Health and safety consultants typically charge £500 to £2,500+ for a bespoke written policy, depending on business size, industry risk level, and whether ongoing support is included.
Our template at £10 provides the professional framework based on HSE guidance — many small and medium businesses complete their policy confidently using the template alone. Consider consultant review if you operate in high-risk sectors such as construction, manufacturing, or chemicals.
Yes. There is no legal requirement to use a consultant — the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 requires you to have a written policy, not that a consultant must write it.
Our template guides you through the three required sections (statement of intent, organisation, arrangements) based on HSE guidance. Many businesses complete this confidently without additional help. Consider professional review if you have complex or high-risk activities.
Yes. Section 2(3) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 requires every employer with five or more employees to prepare and maintain a written statement of general policy on health and safety, the organisation for carrying it out, and the arrangements for implementing it. The policy must also be brought to the attention of all employees.
Even with fewer than five employees, documenting your policy is recommended good practice and may be required by insurers, clients, or tender processes.
The health and safety policy is your overall commitment and framework — it sets out what you will do and who is responsible. Risk assessments are separate evaluations of specific hazards in your workplace, required under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
You need both: the policy sets the structure, risk assessments address the detail. We offer templates for both, and they work together.
There is no fixed legal interval, but the policy must be revised whenever there are significant changes in your business or legal requirements. This includes new processes, workplace changes, changes in staff with health and safety responsibilities, after serious incidents, or when legislation changes.
Many organisations review their policy annually as good practice, even without significant changes, to confirm it remains accurate.
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