Essential principles of good leadership

These principles are intended to underpin the actions in this guidance and so lead to good health and safety performance.

Strong and active leadership from the top

  • Visible, active commitment from the board
  • Establishing effective 'downward' communication systems and management structures
  • Integration of good health and safety management with business decisions

Worker involvement

  • Engaging the workforce in the promotion and achievement of safe and healthy conditions
  • Effective 'upward' communication
  • Providing high-quality training

Assessment and review

  • Identifying and managing health and safety risks
  • Accessing (and following) competent advice
  • Monitoring, reporting and reviewing performance

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Updated 2024-09-11