Garage Health and Safety Policy Template for UK Garages
Looking for a garage health and safety policy template? Start with the free preview, then explore practical risk assessment, COSHH and workshop register templates covering common UK garage compliance needs. Each preview explains what the document should cover and who it may help, while members can generate a personalised version from their own Garage Profile.
What should a garage health and safety policy include?
A useful garage health and safety policy should set out your statement of intent, who is responsible for health and safety, and the practical arrangements used to control workshop risks. For a garage this can include vehicle lifts and equipment, COSHH, fire safety, electrical safety, staff training, PPE, waste handling and how inspections or defects are recorded.
UK employers with five or more employees must record their health and safety policy in writing. Smaller garages can still benefit from a written policy because it gives staff a clear reference point and helps organise evidence for inspections, insurers and customers.
Health and Safety Policy
A written statement of your garage's health and safety arrangements, responsibilities and commitments.
View template previewGeneral Garage Risk Assessment
A working record of common motor-vehicle-repair hazards, existing controls and further action needed.
View template previewCOSHH Assessment Template
Assess substances hazardous to health used in your workshop, one row per product.
View template previewHazardous Substance Register
A register of hazardous substances stored or used on site.
View template previewFire Emergency Plan
Practical evacuation and emergency arrangements for your premises.
View template previewAccident and Near-Miss Report
A single-incident report form for accidents and near misses.
View template previewPPE Issue and Replacement Register
Track PPE issued to each employee and when it needs replacing.
View template previewEmployee Training and Competence Matrix
Track required and completed training for each employee.
View template previewNew Starter Garage Safety Induction
A structured safety induction checklist for new employees.
View template previewWaste Transfer Note Register
A register recording waste-transfer notes for the waste your garage produces.
View template previewGarage health and safety policy template FAQs
Do I need a written health and safety policy for my garage?
If you have five or more employees, UK law requires a written health and safety policy. A written policy can also help smaller garages and mobile mechanics show how risks are managed.
Is there a free garage health and safety policy template?
Motor Trade Ready provides a free preview of a garage health and safety policy template. Members can generate a personalised version adapted to their Garage Profile.
What should a garage health and safety policy include?
It should cover a statement of intent, named responsibilities and practical arrangements for relevant risks, such as equipment inspections, fire safety, COSHH, staff training and waste management.
These previews describe each template's purpose and typical sections. The full editable template, guided completion and document storage are available to Motor Trade Ready members. Looking for the underlying requirements instead? Browse our garage compliance guidance library.