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A written health and safety policy is legally required for most employers in Ireland, the UK, and equivalent jurisdictions. This policy meets that obligation and goes further — covering the specific challenges of remote and hybrid working environments.
Covers: responsibilities by role (Company, leadership, managers, employees), risk assessment for DSE, manual handling, fire, stress, and home working, home working self-assessment framework, incident reporting process with a five-jurisdiction statutory reporting obligations flag (HSA, RIDDOR, OSHA, provincial OH&S, WHS), and mental health and EAP provisions.
FAQS
Q Is a written H&S policy legally required for small businesses?
In Ireland, the Safety Statement is required for all employers — not just large ones. Employers with three or more employees must have a written Safety Statement under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. In the UK, employers with five or more employees must have a written policy under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. In Australia, a documented safety management system is required under the WHS Act 2011.
Q Does the policy cover employees who work from home?
Yes — with a dedicated section. The employer's duty of care extends to home working environments. The policy covers home workstation self-assessment (DSE risk assessment), ergonomic guidance, equipment provision where risks are identified, lone worker check-in protocols, and the mental health obligations specific to remote working contexts.
Q What does the incident reporting section require?
All incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences must be reported promptly regardless of severity. The framework distinguishes four levels with different reporting chains and timelines. A five-jurisdiction flag covers statutory reporting: RIDDOR (UK), HSA notification (Ireland), OSHA recording and reporting (US), provincial OH&S requirements (Canada), and WHS Act notification obligations (Australia).
Q What does the mental health section include?
EAP access, manager training obligations, workload monitoring as part of the 1:1 process, a culture of openness around stress and mental health, and the reasonable adjustment obligation for mental health conditions. It cross-references the Mental Health & Wellbeing Policy for the full framework.
A written health and safety policy is legally required for most employers in Ireland, the UK, and equivalent jurisdictions. This policy meets that obligation and goes further — covering the specific challenges of remote and hybrid working environments.
Covers: responsibilities by role (Company, leadership, managers, employees), risk assessment for DSE, manual handling, fire, stress, and home working, home working self-assessment framework, incident reporting process with a five-jurisdiction statutory reporting obligations flag (HSA, RIDDOR, OSHA, provincial OH&S, WHS), and mental health and EAP provisions.
FAQS
Q Is a written H&S policy legally required for small businesses?
In Ireland, the Safety Statement is required for all employers — not just large ones. Employers with three or more employees must have a written Safety Statement under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. In the UK, employers with five or more employees must have a written policy under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. In Australia, a documented safety management system is required under the WHS Act 2011.
Q Does the policy cover employees who work from home?
Yes — with a dedicated section. The employer's duty of care extends to home working environments. The policy covers home workstation self-assessment (DSE risk assessment), ergonomic guidance, equipment provision where risks are identified, lone worker check-in protocols, and the mental health obligations specific to remote working contexts.
Q What does the incident reporting section require?
All incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences must be reported promptly regardless of severity. The framework distinguishes four levels with different reporting chains and timelines. A five-jurisdiction flag covers statutory reporting: RIDDOR (UK), HSA notification (Ireland), OSHA recording and reporting (US), provincial OH&S requirements (Canada), and WHS Act notification obligations (Australia).
Q What does the mental health section include?
EAP access, manager training obligations, workload monitoring as part of the 1:1 process, a culture of openness around stress and mental health, and the reasonable adjustment obligation for mental health conditions. It cross-references the Mental Health & Wellbeing Policy for the full framework.
