The Privy Council Office (PCO) has, as one of its corporate objectives, the management of workplace risk and to this effect will follow the best practice recommended by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999 (as amended in the Health and Safety at work and Fire Precautions (workplace) (amendment) Regulations 2003 and other associated legislation.

1. People have a safe place of work - one that has been assessed for foreseeable and known risks and remedial action taken. ("WORK SAFE")

2. Advice and guidance is given on the safe storage , handling , usage or transportation of harmful chemicals or work equipment ("HARM REDUCTION")

3. Information, instruction, training and supervision are provided on workplace risks. Where possible the PCO is committed to enhancing the skill, knowledge and experience of its people in understanding and managing any workplace risks they may encounter ("COMPETENCE")

4. Points of access and egress (including emergency exits) can be used without impediment ("FACILITIES")

5. Workplace amenities and hygiene are monitored, maintained and improved where required ("WELFARE")

In addition, the PCO will:

6. Help its people understand how to identify and manage risks in their workplace through "suitable and sufficient" Risk Assessments - both generic and specific ("RISK CONTROL")

7. Underline the importance given to creating a positive safety culture through involvement of staff representatives where they exist ("PARTICIPATION")

8. Ensure that contractors, lawful visitors and others are given information on any potential risks that may affect them, and advice on the effective control of such potential risks ("PROTECTING OTHERS")

9. Co-operate with others it shares premises with, for purposes of fire safety, emergency evacuation and a consistent approach to managing risks at work ("CO-ORDINATION").

10. Sustain a commitment to continuous the improvement through the review of the statutory policy and via the Health and Safety Management System ("QUALITY")