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Health and Safety Policy Review Checklist
Policy Documentation
Ensure the Health and Safety policy is documented and formally ratified by the highest level of management.
Verify that the policy is dated and signed by the person with the ultimate responsibility for health and safety in the organization.
Check that the policy includes commitments to comply with applicable legal requirements and other requirements to which the organization subscribes.
Employee Awareness and Training
Confirm that all employees have been made aware of the Health and Safety policy.
Check that the policy is communicated effectively to all persons working under the control of the organization with the intent that they are made aware of their individual health and safety obligations.
Ensure that training programs are in place to facilitate understanding and implementation of health and safety policies.
Policy Accessibility
Check that the policy is readily accessible to all employees, for example via the organization’s intranet, noticeboards, or provided as a handbook.
Ensure that the policy is available to interested parties and the public, if applicable.
Review and update the health and safety policy at regular intervals or when significant changes occur in the organization.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Verify that responsibilities and accountabilities for health and safety are clearly defined and communicated within the organization.
Check that there are sufficient resources allocated for the implementation of the health and safety policy, including staffing, training, and equipment.
Ensure that the procedure for periodic review and revision of health and safety responsibilities is established.
Policy Objectives and Targets
Confirm that health and safety objectives and targets are set for relevant functions and levels within the organization.
Check that objectives and targets are consistent with the policy, including the commitment to continual improvement.
Ensure that the objectives and targets are documented, measurable, monitored, and reviewed.
Compliance and Continuous Improvement
Review the processes for identifying, monitoring, and complying with legal and other requirements.
Check that there is a system in place for regular auditing and updating of health and safety practices.
Confirm that there is a mechanism for incident reporting, investigation, and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
