Do I need a written health and safety policy with fewer than five employees?

Legally, no. Practically, yes.

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 only requires a written health and safety policy once you employ five or more people. Below that, you still need a policy, but you do not have to write it down.

The problem is that SSIP assessors and buyers want to see it. Without a written policy, you have nothing to submit as evidence, and your application stalls.

A good policy for a small firm is short, clear and specific to what you do. It does not need to be a fifty page binder.

We write policies to suit the size and trade of your business, not a template with the name changed. Call SSIP Help on 07917 307942 or email office@ssiphelp.co.uk.

For more information on Do I need a written health and safety policy with fewer than five employees? talk to Safety Accreditation Solutions Ltd