What is health and safety poilcy?

A health and safety policy is an organization's statement regarding its commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. In the United States and Canada, employers are legally required to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. An employer's health and safety policy communicate this safety commitment and obligation to each individual employee. Similar to a health and safety program, the size and scope of an employer's health and safety policy will depend on the size and needs of the particular organization.