Every employer in England and Wales with five or more employees must have a written Health and Safety Policy. Here's what it needs to cover.
Health and safety compliance might feel like a bureaucratic burden for small businesses, but it's a legal requirement — and getting it wrong can have serious consequences.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, every employer with five or more employees must have a written Health and Safety Policy. This must be brought to the attention of all employees. Even businesses with fewer than five employees should have clear arrangements in place.
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