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Health and safety policy statement

This model policy statement sets out an organisation’s commitment to managing health and safety at work, including responsibilities, principles and arrangements for maintaining a safe working environment. It helps employers communicate their approach clearly and meet legal obligations.

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By David Pratt, RSK Environment, Health and Safety Ltd Director

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Use this model policy statement to set out your organisation’s rules on the management of the health and safety at work.

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About the author

David Pratt

David Pratt is a director of RSK Environment, Health and Safety Ltd and a practising health and safety consultant. He is a chartered civil engineer and has a broad and practical background in the construction industry, from which he successfully built his own company, specialising in safety, health and environmental consultancy, risk/project management and training.

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