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Bluemilk  
#1 Posted : 05 November 2025 11:04:17(UTC)
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Bluemilk

Hi all, I was talking to another safety officer from a different company and we got onto the subject of policy. Long story short he told me never to name anyone in a policy? Have i missed something?  

Roundtuit  
#2 Posted : 05 November 2025 11:15:21(UTC)
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Roundtuit

The simple act of saving time, effort and paper in not having to update documentation when the name of a position holder changes - the larger an organisation the more effort is required.

The only document bearing a name / signature is the overarching HSE policy as evidence of their "commitment"

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Roundtuit  
#3 Posted : 05 November 2025 11:15:21(UTC)
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Roundtuit

The simple act of saving time, effort and paper in not having to update documentation when the name of a position holder changes - the larger an organisation the more effort is required.

The only document bearing a name / signature is the overarching HSE policy as evidence of their "commitment"

thanks 4 users thanked Roundtuit for this useful post.
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Bluemilk  
#4 Posted : 05 November 2025 11:24:22(UTC)
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Bluemilk

Originally Posted by: Roundtuit Go to Quoted Post

The simple act of saving time, effort and paper in not having to update documentation when the name of a position holder changes - the larger an organisation the more effort is required.

The only document bearing a name / signature is the overarching HSE policy as evidence of their "commitment"

thanks Roundtuit. I was taught always to put names on the policy. If this was for a SME, would it be a requirement to name people and their responsibilites? 

Roundtuit  
#5 Posted : 05 November 2025 11:47:28(UTC)
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Roundtuit

Generally an organisations structure is well defined - Managing Director, Finance Director, Operations etc. - the duty holder can change through retirement, promotion etc. whereas the roles tend to remain fairly consistent.

The policies and procedures would refer to the MD being responsible for.. rather than Mr Joe Bloggs or Mr Joe Bloggs MD.

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Roundtuit  
#6 Posted : 05 November 2025 11:47:28(UTC)
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Roundtuit

Generally an organisations structure is well defined - Managing Director, Finance Director, Operations etc. - the duty holder can change through retirement, promotion etc. whereas the roles tend to remain fairly consistent.

The policies and procedures would refer to the MD being responsible for.. rather than Mr Joe Bloggs or Mr Joe Bloggs MD.

thanks 2 users thanked Roundtuit for this useful post.
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