Health and Safety Agreement Template

What is a Health and Safety Agreement?

A Health and Safety Agreement is a document used to record the receipt of a company Health and Safety Handbook, as well as an orientation to the contents of the Handbook.

What is a Health and Safety Agreement?

A Health and Safety Agreement serves the following purposes:

• Demonstrates company commitment to health and safety
• Proof of provision of Health and Safety Handbook to employees
• Proof of orientation to company Health and Safety policies

Why do I need a Health and Safety Agreement?

A Health and Safety Agreement demonstrates to employees that your company takes the health and safety of its employees as something of vital importance. It clearly outlines consequences for not abiding to company regulations and rules, as well as indicates that it is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that he/she adheres to these safe work conditions.

How do I use a Health and Safety Agreement?

1. Upon hire, schedule health and safety orientation training for the new employee. Use this time to go over the company Health and Safety Handbook, as well as to orient the employee to work sites and applicable safety regulations.
2. Have the employee sign and date the document to indicate that he/she received a copy of the Handbook, as well as orientation training.
3. Have the supervisor sign and date the document to indicate that a copy of the Handbook was given to the new employee, as well as orientation training.
4. Store the Health and Safety Agreement in the employee file.

The following downloads are available for use:

Health and Safety Agreement

The following provides a listing of sample templates, documents, articles and other resources to help you in carrying out your duties and managing your worksite. It is expected that the documents will be amended to suit the styles, needs and circumstances of the individual, or company, involved. These resources are not intended to replace an individual’s, or a company’s, professional and skillful judgement. Each template, document and article and other resource should be assessed within the context of the individual’s, or company’s own day-to-day operation. Individuals and companies must exercise proper judgment respecting the correctness and applicability of the material. Hard Hat Hunter accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions, and expressly disclaims any such responsibility.