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Registered businesses must create or adopt a written safety policy within 90 days of registration and provide it to all employees. The Board may review or invalidate inadequate policies. Failure to comply or revise an invalidated policy within three months may result in suspension of the business’s registration.

A comprehensive safety policy defines its purpose and assigns responsibilities. It must be clearly communicated, with employees signing acknowledgment forms kept on file. Regular training, updates, consistent enforcement, and supervisor oversight are essential to ensure compliance, protect employees, and safeguard the company in case of incidents.

A comprehensive safety policy should affirm the company’s safety commitment, identify responsible personnel, and provide confidential reporting. It must be distributed and posted, hold supervisors accountable, outline emergency procedures and penalties, comply with industry standards, include inspection schedules, and require employee acknowledgment signatures.

To build a strong safety culture, keep the Safety Policy updated, clear, and communicated to all employees. Ensure senior management signs it, display it prominently, apply it consistently, specify its scope, and review it annually. This checklist supports long-term safety success and compliance with Board of Tree Experts policies.

This guide offers a starting point for developing a company’s Comprehensive Safety Policy. Registered businesses must submit their finalized policy to the Board of Tree Experts. The goal is to create a living document that promotes ongoing safety improvements, not just paperwork, fostering a stronger safety culture over time.