If you employ five or more people in England and Wales, a written Health and Safety Policy is a legal requirement. Here's what it must cover.
Health and safety documentation is one of the most commonly overlooked legal obligations for small businesses. Here is what the law requires.
Under section 2(3) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, every employer with five or more employees must have a written health and safety policy brought to the attention of all employees. Even employers with fewer than five should have clear arrangements in place.
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