Posted By Robert Paterson Although the Management Regulations calls for a Health and Safety policy for more than 5 employees it is good practice for companies with less than 5 to have a written statement of Health and Safety. A good source of information is the HSE website where you can download several leaflets on various topics. If you are unable to download from the website the HSE Books will send out a copy of the leaflets free if you telephone them. Website www.hse.gov.uk Kind Regards Robert Paterson

Posted By Stephen Boardman Be very careful Robert with the interpretation. Regulations have been made exempting employers with less than 5 employees from the necessity to formulate a written statement. This is because the instructions necessary, where there are very few employees would normally be communicated directly by word of mouth and not in writing. The Commission have issued guidance on employers' written statements. in your case if you have 5 employees then you need to apply all the necessary Regulations. As per previous information you cannot go wrong with the HSE web site or give them a call they are always willing to set you on the right track. Hope this helps Regards Steve