A health and safety policy sets out your general approach, objectives and the arrangements you have put in place for health and safety management in your business. It is a unique document that says who does what, when and how. If you have five or more employees, you must write your health and safety policy down.
A written health and safety policy does not need to be complicated or time consuming. It tells staff and others about your commitment to health and safety, and simply describes how you will implement and monitor your health and safety controls.
HSE Managing health and safety