Like any business, your campsite must comply with employment and health and safety regulations. This includes visibly displaying mandatory notices for all employees. Below is a summary of key information that should be clearly posted on-site.
| Type of Information | Content | UK Legal Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Safety Poster | The official Health and Safety Executive (HSE) “Health and Safety Law” poster or equivalent leaflet must be displayed in a prominent location. | Health and Safety Information for Employees Regulations 1989 |
| Employer’s Liability Insurance | Certificate of insurance must be displayed and accessible to employees (physical or digital). | Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 |
| Fire Safety Instructions | Emergency exit routes, fire extinguisher locations, and evacuation responsibilities should be clearly marked, using ISO 7010 signage. | Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 |
| First Aid Arrangements | Name and location of appointed first aiders and location of first aid kits. | Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 |
| Working Hours & Breaks | Clearly state the working hours, rest breaks, and weekly rest entitlements for staff. | Working Time Regulations 1998 |
| Anti-Discrimination Policy | Information about employee rights and company policy against discrimination, harassment, and victimisation. | Equality Act 2010 |
| No Smoking Notice | “No Smoking” signs must be displayed in all enclosed and substantially enclosed workplaces. | Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006 |
| Data Protection & CCTV | If CCTV is in use, signage must inform individuals they are being recorded and why. | UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018 |
| Trade Union and Staff Notices | If applicable, dedicated space for union notices or employee representative communications. | Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 |
Note: If you employ five or more employees, you must also have a written Health & Safety Policy available to all staff. Larger campsites (50+ staff) may have further obligations under collective bargaining or employee consultation laws.
| Number of Employees | Requirement | Description | UK Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5+ employees | Health & Safety Policy (written) | Must outline measures in place for managing risks. Must be available to all employees. | Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 |
| 11+ employees | Employee Representation | Must allow election of staff representatives for consultations (on safety, major changes, etc.). | Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations 2004 |
| 50+ employees | Formal Staff Consultation Body | Requirement to establish a formal works council or joint consultative committee. | ICE Regulations / Trade Union Laws |
Tip: All notices should be located in accessible areas such as break rooms, reception areas, or staff entrances. Consider printing in multiple languages if you employ seasonal workers from abroad.