March 28, 2023
Develop a Health & Safety Policy
A health and safety policy is a written statement of your aims as an employer. It also spells out your responsibilities, as well as those of supervisors and workers.
Develop a Health & Safety Policy
A health and safety policy typically states:
- The employer’s commitment to protect the health and safety of workers
- The employer’s commitment to the OHS program
- The aims and priorities of the OHS program
- The responsibilities of the employer, supervisors, and workers
The policy should be brief and easy to understand — one page is generally enough. Make sure the policy statement is:
- Signed and dated by an owner or senior executive
- Reviewed and updated annually
- Posted in the workplace and distributed to new workers so that all workers are aware of it
For more information:
- Sample OHS Policy (go2HR)
- Create a Health and Safety Policy (WorkSafeBC)
- Workers Compensation Act, section 21, General Duties of Employers
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