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