Policies and procedures people can actually use
Health and safety documentation should describe how your organisation manages risk — not simply repeat legislation. We develop and review policies, procedures and management arrangements around your activities, responsibilities and existing systems.
Policy & Procedure Development
Documents are written to support practical implementation, clear accountability and proportionate compliance. We develop the statement of intent, organisation, responsibilities and arrangements — specific to your operation, with regulatory wording kept accurate. Every business needs arrangements for health and safety; where there are five or more employees, the policy must be written down.
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Scope of this service
A clear, proportionate scope — so you know exactly what you're getting and what it leads to.
A clear, practical process
No report-and-disappear. Each stage leads to the next — and to action you can implement.
Understand
We understand your organisation, structure and real hazards.
Draft
A policy is drafted across statement, organisation, responsibilities and arrangements.
Review
We review the draft with your management team.
Issue & maintain
The policy is issued, communicated and scheduled for review.
What you receive
Practical, documented outputs — designed to be acted on, not filed and forgotten.
Common questions
When must a health and safety policy be written down?
Every business needs arrangements for health and safety. Where there are five or more employees, the health and safety policy must be written down. Businesses with fewer than five employees still have health and safety responsibilities.
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Discuss policy & procedure development with LRMS
Tell us about your organisation and premises. We'll confirm the appropriate scope, competence and next step.