Posted By Brian S
Hi.

Who would sign the Health and Safety policy if there is 2 equal share directors?

I know no-one NEEDS to sign the policy - but would I be right in assuming that both directors would be equally liable if something goes wrong?

Should one of the directors take responsibility and assume control?

Thanks, B

Posted By Merv Newman
For one director to be "designated" responsible for H&S there would need to be a written agreement between the two directors that one has full responsibility for H&S, including control of budget, the authority to get relevant things done (without consulting the other director)and the necessary competence to either do the H&S job themselves or to hire a competent person.

Without that agreement they would be jointly responsible and should both sign.

In my experience one person is usually looked upon by employees as "the boss" at least operationally. It would be helpfull to all concerned if this person were the designee and wrote, signed and communicated the policy to employees. (and to the fellow director)

Merv

Posted By Richard Altoft
Sometimes good to look outside Safety -- who signs most other things -- one or other or both -- do same for safety policy>

Posted By Phil Rose
I would get both. I am getting my new CEO and all of the directors under her to sign ours.