Does the catalogue provide legal advice?

No. It is an informational section catalogue, not legal advice. You should review generated documents for accuracy and seek professional advice where needed.

Do I need every section listed in the catalogue?

Not necessarily. Your manual should include sections relevant to your business activities, workplace risks, industry, and legal duties.

Can small businesses use this catalogue?

Yes. Small businesses can use the catalogue to choose practical sections for a concise manual that matches their workplace risks.

What is the difference between a health and safety policy and a health and safety manual?

A health and safety policy sets out your overall commitment and responsibilities, while a manual usually contains detailed procedures, arrangements, and supporting guidance.

How often should a UK health and safety manual be reviewed?

Most businesses should review it at least annually and whenever there are significant changes to work activities, premises, staff, equipment, or legislation.

Can I generate a health and safety manual from this catalogue?

Yes. The catalogue can help you select relevant topics, and the linked main category page can generate an English health and safety manual for UK use.

Is an AI-generated health and safety manual ready to use immediately?

The generated manual should be reviewed, edited, and approved by a competent person to ensure it is suitable for your organisation and complies with applicable duties.

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United Kingdom Health And Safety Manual Section Catalogue

Created: 9 Jun 2026

This catalogue helps you quickly find relevant health and safety manual sections for UK workplace compliance. Use it alongside the AI Generated Health and Safety Manual for use in the United Kingdom to navigate practical guidance.

Section Name	Purpose	Typical Use Case	Priority Level	Requires Regular Review
Policy
Health and Safety Policy Statement	Sets the organisation's commitment to health and safety.	All UK employers, especially with five or more employees.	High	true
Guidance
Health and Safety Responsibilities	Defines who is responsible for managing health and safety tasks.	Businesses assigning duties to directors, managers and staff.	High	true
Procedure
Risk Assessment Procedure	Explains how hazards are identified and risks controlled.	All workplaces assessing significant health and safety risks.	High	true
Form
Risk Assessment Form	Records hazards, controls, risk ratings and action owners.	Recording significant findings from workplace risk assessments.	High	true
Guidance
Management Regulations Risk Assessment Duty	Summarises the duty to assess workplace health and safety risks.	All employers and self-employed persons managing work risks.	High	true
Procedure
Employee Consultation Procedure	Explains how workers are consulted on health and safety.	Employers consulting staff or safety representatives.	High	true
Policy
Health and Safety Training Policy	Sets arrangements for information, instruction, training and supervision.	Businesses inducting staff and managing competence.	High	true
Register
Training Register	Records completed training, refresher dates and competence evidence.	Tracking induction, refresher and task-specific training.	High	true
Procedure
Accident and Near Miss Reporting Procedure	Sets how incidents are reported, recorded and investigated.	All workplaces managing accidents and near misses.	High	true
Guidance
RIDDOR Reporting Requirements	Summarises reportable injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences.	Employers determining whether an incident is reportable.	High	true
Register
Accident Book Record	Records accident details, injuries, witnesses and follow-up action.	Workplaces recording employee and visitor injuries.	High	true
Procedure
Incident Investigation Procedure	Sets steps for finding causes and preventing recurrence.	Investigating injuries, near misses and dangerous occurrences.	High	true
First Aid Arrangements	Sets first aid needs, personnel, equipment and information.	All workplaces providing first aid cover.	High	true
Guidance
Health and Safety First Aid Regulations	Summarises the duty to provide adequate first aid arrangements.	Employers assessing first aid provision.	High	true
Policy
Fire Safety Policy	Sets fire prevention, evacuation and responsible person duties.	Premises requiring fire precautions and emergency planning.	High	true
Form
Fire Risk Assessment	Records fire hazards, people at risk and fire precautions.	Non-domestic premises assessing fire risks.	High	true
Guidance
Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order	Summarises responsible person duties for fire safety.	England and Wales non-domestic premises fire compliance.	High	true
Procedure
Emergency Procedures	Sets actions for evacuation, serious incidents and emergencies.	Workplaces planning emergency response arrangements.	High	true
Form
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan	Plans safe evacuation support for individuals needing assistance.	Premises with disabled, vulnerable or mobility-impaired workers.	Medium	true
Guidance
Workplace Welfare Arrangements	Sets standards for welfare, facilities and working environment.	Workplaces providing toilets, washing, rest and drinking water.	High	true
Workplace Health Safety and Welfare Regulations	Summarises requirements for workplace conditions and facilities.	Employers managing premises, welfare and environmental conditions.	High	true
Procedure
Slips Trips and Falls Procedure	Sets controls for floors, housekeeping, footwear and spill response.	Offices, shops, hospitality, warehouses and public areas.	High	true
Form
Housekeeping and Workplace Inspection Checklist	Checks cleanliness, access routes, storage and obvious hazards.	Routine inspections in offices, sites and operational areas.	Medium	true
Procedure
Manual Handling Procedure	Sets controls for lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling risks.	Warehousing, retail, care, manufacturing and maintenance work.	High	true
Guidance
Manual Handling Operations Regulations	Summarises duties to avoid and assess manual handling risk.	Employers with lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling tasks.	High	true
Policy
Display Screen Equipment Policy	Sets arrangements for DSE assessments, breaks and eye tests.	Office, hybrid and remote computer users.	High	true
Form
DSE Workstation Assessment Form	Records workstation setup, issues and remedial actions.	Employees using screens as a significant part of work.	High	true
Guidance
Display Screen Equipment Regulations	Summarises duties for workstation assessment and user protection.	Employers with regular display screen equipment users.	High	true
Policy
Work Related Stress Policy	Sets how stress risks are identified and managed.	Organisations managing workload, demands and psychosocial risks.	High	true
Guidance
Mental Health and Wellbeing Guidance	Explains support, signposting and positive mental health practices.	Employers supporting staff wellbeing and early intervention.	Medium	true
Procedure
Lone Working Procedure	Sets controls for people working alone or remotely.	Mobile workers, cleaners, engineers, carers and remote staff.	High	true
Home and Hybrid Working Safety Procedure	Sets safety arrangements for work carried out at home.	Office staff working from home or hybrid locations.	Medium	true
Policy
Driving for Work Policy	Sets controls for work journeys, drivers and vehicles.	Businesses with employees driving on work business.	High	true
Form
Vehicle Inspection Checklist	Records checks on vehicle condition and safety defects.	Fleet, delivery, maintenance and workplace transport operations.	Medium	true
Procedure
Workplace Transport Procedure	Controls vehicle movements, pedestrians, loading and traffic routes.	Warehouses, yards, depots, factories and construction sites.	High	true
Policy
Work Equipment Policy	Sets controls for safe selection, use and maintenance of equipment.	Businesses using machinery, tools or work equipment.	High	true
Guidance
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations	Summarises duties for safe work equipment and machinery.	Employers providing tools, plant, machinery or equipment.	High	true
Register
Equipment Maintenance Register	Records maintenance, inspections, defects and remedial actions.	Tracking maintenance of tools, machinery and safety-critical equipment.	High	true
Procedure
Machinery Guarding and Isolation Procedure	Controls access to dangerous parts and energy sources.	Manufacturing, workshops, maintenance and engineering operations.	High	true
Lifting Operations Procedure	Sets planning, supervision and examination of lifting operations.	Warehouses, construction, workshops and plant operations.	High	true
Guidance
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations	Summarises duties for lifting equipment and lifting operations.	Employers using cranes, hoists, lifts or lifting accessories.	High	true
Register
Lifting Equipment Inspection Register	Records thorough examinations, inspections and defects.	Tracking statutory examinations of lifting equipment.	High	true
Policy
COSHH Policy	Sets arrangements for controlling hazardous substances exposure.	Cleaning, maintenance, manufacturing, labs and healthcare.	High	true
Form
COSHH Assessment Form	Records substance hazards, exposure routes and control measures.	Assessing chemicals, dusts, fumes, vapours and biological agents.	High	true
Register
Hazardous Substances Register	Lists hazardous substances, safety data sheets and assessments.	Sites storing or using chemicals and hazardous products.	High	true
Guidance
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations	Summarises duties to prevent or control hazardous exposure.	Employers using substances hazardous to health.	High	true
Policy
Personal Protective Equipment Policy	Sets PPE selection, issue, use, storage and maintenance controls.	Workplaces requiring protective clothing or equipment.	High	true
Guidance
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations	Summarises duties to provide suitable PPE where required.	Employers relying on PPE as a control measure.	High	true
Register
PPE Issue Register	Records PPE issued, fit checks, replacements and training.	Tracking PPE for construction, manufacturing and site work.	Medium	true
Procedure
Work at Height Procedure	Sets controls to avoid, prevent and minimise falls.	Construction, maintenance, warehousing and facilities work.	High	true
Guidance
Work at Height Regulations	Summarises duties to plan and control work at height.	Any task where a fall could cause personal injury.	High	true
Register
Ladder Inspection Register	Records ladder condition checks, defects and removals.	Businesses using ladders or stepladders for work tasks.	Medium	true
Procedure
Permit to Work Procedure	Controls high-risk non-routine work through written authorisation.	Hot work, confined spaces, isolation and contractor tasks.	High	true
Form
Hot Work Permit Form	Authorises welding, cutting, grinding and other hot work.	Maintenance, construction and facilities work with ignition sources.	Medium	true
Procedure
Confined Spaces Procedure	Sets controls for entry, rescue, atmosphere and supervision.	Tanks, pits, sewers, vessels, ducts and silos.	High	true
Guidance
Confined Spaces Regulations	Summarises duties to avoid entry and ensure safe systems.	Work in substantially enclosed places with specified risks.	High	true
Policy
Electrical Safety Policy	Sets controls for electrical systems, equipment and maintenance.	All workplaces using electrical installations or equipment.	High	true
Guidance
Electricity at Work Regulations	Summarises duties to prevent electrical danger at work.	Employers controlling electrical systems and equipment risks.	High	true
Register
Portable Appliance Inspection Register	Records user checks, inspections, tests and defects for appliances.	Offices, workshops, schools, landlords and mobile equipment users.	Medium	true
Policy
Asbestos Management Policy	Sets arrangements for identifying and managing asbestos risks.	Premises built before 2000 or maintenance work in older buildings.	High	true
Register
Asbestos Register	Records asbestos location, condition and management actions.	Dutyholders managing asbestos in non-domestic premises.	High	true
Guidance
Control of Asbestos Regulations	Summarises duties to manage and control asbestos exposure.	Dutyholders and employers dealing with asbestos risks.	High	true
Procedure
Contractor Management Procedure	Sets how contractors are selected, inducted and monitored.	Businesses appointing contractors for site or maintenance work.	High	true
Form
Contractor Induction Form	Records contractor briefing on hazards, rules and emergency arrangements.	Sites giving contractors safety information before work starts.	Medium	true
Procedure
Visitor Safety Procedure	Sets controls for visitors, clients and members of the public.	Premises open to visitors, customers or contractors.	Medium	true
Form
Young Persons Risk Assessment	Assesses risks for workers under 18 and work experience students.	Employers taking on young workers or work experience students.	Medium	true
New and Expectant Mothers Risk Assessment	Assesses pregnancy and breastfeeding-related workplace risks.	Employers with pregnant workers or new mothers.	High	true
Guidance
Disabled Worker Safety Adjustments Guidance	Guides safe adjustments for disabled workers and applicants.	Workplaces adapting tasks, equipment or emergency arrangements.	Medium	true
Procedure
Violence and Aggression Procedure	Sets controls for work-related violence and aggression risks.	Retail, healthcare, transport, security and public-facing services.	Medium	true
Policy
Noise at Work Policy	Sets controls for noise exposure and hearing protection.	Manufacturing, construction, workshops and entertainment venues.	High	true
Guidance
Control of Noise at Work Regulations	Summarises duties to assess and control noise exposure.	Employers with noisy processes or equipment.	High	true
Policy
Hand Arm Vibration Policy	Sets controls for exposure to vibrating tools and equipment.	Construction, grounds maintenance, fabrication and engineering.	High	true
Guidance
Control of Vibration at Work Regulations	Summarises duties to assess and control vibration exposure.	Employers using vibrating tools, vehicles or machinery.	High	true
Procedure
Respiratory Protective Equipment Procedure	Sets RPE selection, face fit testing, use and maintenance.	Work involving dusts, fumes, vapours or airborne contaminants.	High	true
Register
Local Exhaust Ventilation Register	Records LEV checks, thorough examinations and defects.	Workplaces controlling airborne contaminants with extraction systems.	High	true
Procedure
Health Surveillance Procedure	Sets checks for early signs of work-related ill health.	Noise, vibration, substances, dermatitis or respiratory risks.	High	true
Skin Protection Procedure	Controls dermatitis risks from wet work and substances.	Cleaning, catering, healthcare, hairdressing and manufacturing.	Medium	true
Infection Prevention and Hygiene Procedure	Sets hygiene and infection control measures for biological risks.	Care, healthcare, cleaning, education and close-contact services.	Medium	true
Legionella Control Procedure	Sets controls for legionella risk in water systems.	Premises with hot and cold water systems or cooling equipment.	Medium	true
Pressure Systems Safety Procedure	Sets controls for pressure systems, examinations and maintenance.	Compressed air, boilers, autoclaves and refrigeration systems.	High	true
Guidance
Pressure Systems Safety Regulations	Summarises duties for safe pressure system operation.	Users and owners of relevant pressure systems.	High	true
Procedure
DSEAR Procedure	Controls fire, explosion and similar dangerous substance risks.	Flammable liquids, gases, dusts, solvents and explosive atmospheres.	High	true
Guidance
Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations	Summarises duties for dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres.	Employers with flammable, explosive or oxidising substances.	High	true
Procedure
Construction Phase Plan	Plans health and safety arrangements for construction work.	Construction projects, including small and domestic projects.	High	true
Guidance
Construction Design and Management Regulations	Summarises construction client, designer and contractor duties.	Construction design, planning and site management.	High	true
Site Safety Rules	Sets mandatory site behaviours, controls and prohibitions.	Construction sites, depots, factories and controlled premises.	Medium	true
Form
Method Statement Template	Describes safe sequence, controls and responsibilities for a task.	Construction, maintenance and higher-risk operational tasks.	Medium	true
Procedure
Safe System of Work Procedure	Sets planned work methods for controlling significant risks.	Tasks requiring documented instructions or permits.	High	true
Health and Safety Monitoring Procedure	Sets inspections, audits, performance checks and corrective actions.	Organisations reviewing whether controls are working.	High	true
Register
Corrective Action Register	Tracks actions from audits, incidents and inspections to completion.	Managing unresolved health and safety actions and deadlines.	High	true
Document Control Register	Records manual versions, approvals, owners and review dates.	Keeping manual sections current and traceable.	Medium	true
Form
Health and Safety Meeting Minutes	Records discussions, decisions, actions and worker consultation.	Safety committees, toolbox talks and management reviews.	Medium	true
Register
Toolbox Talk Register	Records short safety briefings, attendees and topics covered.	Construction, logistics, manufacturing and field teams.	Medium	true
Procedure
Safety Signs and Information Procedure	Sets use of safety signs, notices and workplace information.	Workplaces using mandatory, warning or emergency signs.	Medium	true
Guidance
Health and Safety Signs and Signals Regulations	Summarises duties for safety signs and signals where needed.	Workplaces needing signs where risks remain after controls.	Medium	true
Procedure
Waste Handling Safety Procedure	Controls risks from waste storage, handling and disposal.	Workplaces generating commercial, hazardous or clinical waste.	Medium	true
Catering Safety and Kitchen Hygiene Procedure	Controls kitchen slips, burns, cuts, cleaning and equipment risks.	Restaurants, cafes, commercial kitchens and catering teams.	Medium	true
Cleaning Safety Procedure	Sets safe cleaning methods, chemicals, equipment and warning controls.	Cleaning teams, facilities management and hospitality workplaces.	Medium	true
Workplace Security and Access Control Procedure	Controls unauthorised access and related safety risks.	Sites with restricted areas, visitors or public access.	Low	true
Policy
Smoking and Vaping Policy	Sets workplace smoking, vaping and designated area rules.	Workplaces setting smoke-free premises rules.	Medium	true
Alcohol and Drugs Safety Policy	Sets rules for impairment, reporting and safety-critical work.	Transport, construction, manufacturing and safety-critical roles.	Medium	true
Procedure
Fatigue Management Procedure	Controls fatigue risks from shifts, overtime and workload.	Shift work, driving, night work and safety-critical operations.	Medium	true
Temperature and Thermal Comfort Procedure	Sets controls for heat, cold and thermal comfort risks.	Offices, warehouses, kitchens, outdoor and cold-store work.	Medium	true
Guidance
Outdoor Work and Sun Exposure Guidance	Controls UV exposure, heat stress and weather-related risks.	Construction, agriculture, grounds maintenance and field work.	Medium	true
Procedure
Sharps and Needlestick Procedure	Controls sharps use, disposal and injury response.	Healthcare, care, cleaning, tattooing and waste handling.	Medium	true
Guidance
Safeguarding Interface Guidance	Clarifies links between safety controls and safeguarding referrals.	Education, care, charities and child-facing services.	Low	true
Procedure
Occupational Health Referral Procedure	Sets referral steps for work-related health or fitness concerns.	Managing fitness for work, adjustments and health surveillance outcomes.	Medium	true
Form
Health and Safety Induction Checklist	Records essential safety information given at induction.	New employees, agency workers, contractors and visitors.	High	true
Procedure
Agency and Temporary Worker Safety Procedure	Sets safety information, supervision and responsibility arrangements.	Businesses using agency, seasonal or temporary labour.	Medium	true

What Should A UK Health And Safety Manual Include?

A robust UK health and safety manual should normally start with a signed health and safety policy statement, clear organisational responsibilities, and practical arrangements for risk assessment, accident reporting, consultation, training, emergency arrangements, fire safety, first aid, workplace welfare, equipment safety, hazardous substances and contractor control. These sections map closely to duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

Which Sections Are Highest Priority For Most UK Businesses?

The highest-priority sections are those that demonstrate how the organisation identifies risks, controls them and records action: risk assessment, accident and near miss reporting, first aid, fire safety, emergency procedures, employee consultation, training, and monitoring. If the business employs five or more people, written policy and written significant findings from risk assessments are especially important.

How Should A Manual Be Tailored By Workplace Risk?

Manuals for offices may focus on display screen equipment, stress, fire, first aid, slips and trips and hybrid working. Construction, manufacturing, logistics, care, catering and maintenance businesses usually need additional sections such as COSHH, manual handling, work equipment, PPE, asbestos, work at height, lifting operations, vehicle movements, lone working, violence and aggression, infection control or food-related cleaning controls.

How Often Should Health And Safety Manual Sections Be Reviewed?

Most policy, procedure and register sections should be reviewed regularly and whenever there is a significant change, incident, new equipment, new premises, new process or updated legal guidance. Registers such as accident records, training records, inspection logs, COSHH assessments and equipment maintenance logs should be kept current rather than treated as annual paperwork.