As a small business, do I really need a Health and Safety policy?

The following article draws on information from the www.hse.gov.uk website. It is to provide general guidance. You should seek professional advice for specific situations.

With less than 5 employees, it is not necessary, but good practice to have a written policy. Even if you chose not to have a policy, it is worth thinking through the issues below to give you a basic understanding of what’s involved.

If you have five or more employees, the policy must be in writing, and you must bring it to the attention of your employees.