Description
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers have a legal duty to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their employees and others. A written policy demonstrates compliance with these legal obligations.
The policy helps to identify risks, implement preventive measures, and promote safe working practices, reducing the likelihood of accidents, injuries, and ill health.
By proactively managing risks, the policy helps prevent workplace incidents, reducing downtime, insurance premiums, legal costs, and compensation claims.
