2.2.1 Statement of intent
The statement of intent can be seen as an organisation’s
‘mission statement’ for effectively managing safety. The
policy statement will set the direction that the organisation
will take; it will establish standards upon which
to measure performance. In addition the policy will set
objectives and targets on which to measure the success
of the management of safety and the system itself.
In HSG65 the HSE consider that written statements
of policy should, at the very least, set the direction of
the organisation by demonstrating senior management
commitment, placing safety in the context with other
business objectives and make a continuous improvement
in safety performance.