It is good practice to have health and safety documents.

We have produced guidance to help you to write health and safety documents.

Writing for health and safety: guidance for workplace health and safety writers

This guidance explains how to develop health and safety documents. The guidelines will help you to answer the following questions:

• What is the document for?
• Who will read the document?
• What are your main messages?
• Is the document effective?
• How will you share and use the document?