Develop a Health & Safety Policy

Your Health & Safety Policy can be short and simple – one page is generally enough. It should include:

• A definition of a physically and psychologically healthy and safe workplace
• A commitment to reaching your health and safety goals
• The ways you’re prioritizing workplace health and safety
• Your responsibilities as the employer, as well as the responsibilities of managers, supervisors, and workers
• An agreement of compliance with local law, policy, and industry best practices

The policy should be reviewed and signed each year by either the business owner or the highest-ranking senior executive. Make sure you provide a copy to every worker – including new hires and contractors – and post the policy where everyone in the workplace can see it. Congratulations on taking the first step towards a healthier and safer workplace!

For more information:

• Health and Safety Policy Template (go2HR)
• Health and Safety Manual Template (go2HR)
• Create a Health and Safety Policy(WorkSafeBC)
• Workers Compensation Act, section 21, General Duties of Employers

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