--- title: Health and Safety Policies description: This sub-landing page outlines the definition of health and safety policies, as well as the main things to include in it. Download a free template of an example health and safety policy. --- [![mango_ecoonline](https://www.mangolive.com/hubfs/Mango%20Theme%202024/mango_ecoonline.svg "mango_ecoonline")](https://www.mangolive.com/?hsLang=en) [![Client Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/308986/50884387-f40d-4aa4-83e1-6f160fd3eedc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/308986/50884387-f40d-4aa4-83e1-6f160fd3eedc) QHSE Compliance Software Solutions Mango can be used to control and maintain all aspects of an organisation's QHSE compliance requirements. So whatever your needs - be they Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental Management, Food Safety - or all four - Mango is the answer. QHSE Compliance Software Mango can be used to control and maintain all aspects of an organisation's QHSE compliance requirements. So whatever your needs - be they Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental Management, Food Safety - or all four - Mango is the answer. QHSE Learning Centre Broaden your QHSE knowledge with resources for all skill levels. Whether you need the latest advanced tactics, a refresher on the basics, or to start from scratch, this is your home for QHSE knowledge. QHSE Clients Watch and listen to some Mango clients. They are just like you. Wrestling with QHSE compliance. They tell stories of before and after using Mango. They tell it like it is. # Health and Safety Policies & Objectives [Learn QHSE](https://www.mangolive.com/learn-qhse?hsLang=en) / [Health & Safety](https://www.mangolive.com/learn-qhse?hsLang=en#health-safety) / Health and Safety Policy ## What is a health and safety policy? A health and safety policy is a document that sets out your organisation's commitment, responsibilities, expectations and intentions are related to health and safety in your workplace. When creating a health and safety policy, some important things include: - Commitment from Management - Involvement of employees - Ensure the health and safety of employees is promoted - Protecting employees from hazards - Ensure you are complying with legislation ## Tips for writing a health and safety policy: - Keep it current and review regularly - The legislation for your industry might be changing frequently. - Write the policy using words and terms that are easily understood, so that employees from all levels of the organisation can understand it - Ensure the H&S policy is displayed appropriately around the workplace   #### Learn More:  - [What is a health and safety objective?](https://www.mangolive.com/what-are-health-and-safety-objectives?hsLang=en) - [What is a health and safety manual?](https://www.mangolive.com/health-and-safety-manuals?hsLang=en) [![mango_ecoonline](https://www.mangolive.com/hubfs/Mango%20Theme%202024/mango_ecoonline.svg "mango_ecoonline")](https://www.mangolive.com/?hsLang=en) 2024 Copyright. All rights reserved. [Privacy policy](https://www.ecoonline.com/privacy-notice-ecoonline). - [**](https://www.facebook.com/Mango.Ltd) - [**](https://x.com/MangoLimited) - [**](http://www.linkedin.com/company/mango-limited?trk=fc_badge) - [**](https://www.youtube.com/user/mangosoftware)