When conducting safety audits and reviews, which
take an in-depth look at an organisation’s safety management
system, the initial documentation that is likely to be
requested will be a copy of the safety policy. The policy
and the statement of intent itself are generally seen as
being an underpinning requirement of any successful
safety management system. Therefore a well-written,
well-presented policy is also likely to attract business
opportunities, particularly when work is being contracted
out, as in the case of the construction industry sector.