A health and safety policy is a written statement recognising that health and safety are an integral part of the organization’s business performance. The health and safety policy must:
be concerned about the hazards and risks of the organization’s work activities
provide a framework for measuring performance and ensuring continuous improvement by setting, auditing and reviewing health and safety objectives and targets
be documented, implemented and maintained at all levels of the organization
cover employee health and safety consultation
provide for employee co-operation and compliance with safety rules and procedures