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arbobeleid

Arbobeleid, or arbo policy, is the formal statement by an organization of its approach to occupational safety and health. It expresses management’s commitment to safe and healthy working conditions and lays down objectives, responsibilities, and actions to prevent work-related risks. In the Netherlands and many other jurisdictions, arbo beleid forms part of the broader legal framework for working conditions and is often aligned with national laws such as the Arbowet (Working Conditions Act) and with international standards or management system frameworks like ISO 45001.

A typical arbobeleid covers the organization-wide scope, including employees, temporary workers, and contractors, across all activities

The policy is implemented through procedures, work instructions, safety committees, and ongoing safety communications. It is

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and
locations.
Core
elements
usually
include:
a
policy
statement
from
top
management;
organization
and
responsibilities
for
safety
and
health;
a
risk
assessment
(RI&E)
and
an
accompanying
action
plan
with
prioritized
preventive
measures;
training,
information,
and
supervision;
health
surveillance
where
required;
reporting
and
investigation
of
incidents;
participation
and
consultation
with
employees
or
their
representatives;
allocation
of
resources;
and
monitoring,
review,
and
continuous
improvement.
often
integrated
into
a
broader
safety
management
system
and
may
be
supported
by
external
services
such
as
an
arbodienst
(occupational
health
service)
for
health
monitoring
and
risk
prevention.
Regular
reviews
ensure
that
the
arbonebeleid
remains
aligned
with
changing
operations,
new
hazards,
and
evolving
legal
requirements.
In
practice,
a
clear
arbobeleid
helps
reduce
accidents,
improve
compliance,
and
foster
a
safer
working
culture.