Defining a workplace safety policy helps keep your employees aware of risk factors and how to react to risks. These documents outline rules and conduct standards aimed at ensuring safety at work. In addition to written guidelines, workplace safety policies contain policies that cover anything-safety related, from PPE usage to hazard removal.
There are 5 sections that form any workplace safety policy. Taken together, the sections give you a clear means of setting and evaluating health and safety policies, as well as account for safety hazards particular to your business.
In this video, learn to write workplace safety policies by understanding:
- Safety statements
- Safety guidelines
- Reporting guidelines
- Regular safety inspections
- How to identify recurring safety risks