BiOZ – Safety and Health Protection Plan
Running a construction project? Check what the BiOZ plan is, when it is required and who prepares it – or have us prepare a ready, legally compliant document.
Legally compliant
Per Art. 21a of the Construction Law and the 2003 regulation.
Descriptive & drawing parts
A complete document: description plus site layout plan.
From PLN 1,000 net
Transparent pricing based on the project scale.
Delivery in 3–7 days
Efficient, with an express option available.
What is the BiOZ plan (Safety and Health Protection Plan)?
Running a construction project? Check whether you must prepare a Safety and Health Protection Plan (BiOZ) – and what the consequences are for failing to do so.
The BiOZ plan is a mandatory construction document setting out the rules for the safe execution of works and the protection of workers’ health on site. It must be prepared before construction begins.
Legal basis: Art. 21a(1) of the Construction Law Act of 7 July 1994 and the Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure of 23 June 2003 (Journal of Laws 2003, No. 120, item 1126).
„The site manager is obliged to prepare, or ensure the preparation of, a safety and health protection plan before the start of construction, taking into account the specifics of the structure and the conditions of the works.”
When is the BiOZ plan required?
A BiOZ plan must be prepared if at least one of the following conditions is met (Art. 21a of the Construction Law):
Condition 1 – type of works
Works posing a particular hazard will be carried out – e.g. work at height above 5 m, earthworks and excavations deeper than 1.5 m, demolition, assembly of heavy prefabricated elements, work near high-voltage lines.
Condition 2 – scale of the project
The works last longer than 30 working days and at least 20 workers are employed simultaneously, or the planned labour input exceeds 500 person-days.
Who prepares the BiOZ plan?
The obligation to prepare the BiOZ plan rests with the site manager – based on the “Health and Safety Information” prepared by the designer within the building design. The plan must be created before construction begins.
The site manager may prepare the document independently or outsource it to a specialised OSH company – a safe and increasingly common practice on complex projects.
In brief
What does the BiOZ plan contain?
Under the regulation of 23 June 2003, the BiOZ plan consists of three mandatory parts:
Title page
Details of the investment and investor, site manager’s details, address and location of the site, signatures and stamps.
Descriptive part
Description of hazards, preventive measures, the method of OSH instruction, procedures in the event of an accident, and site organisation conditions.
Drawing part
Site layout plan, marking of danger zones, placement of collective protection measures, and communication and evacuation routes.
BiOZ plan vs IBWR and POR – what’s the difference?
Several related documents operate on a construction site. The BiOZ plan is the overarching document – detailed instructions are derived from it.
BiOZ plan
The overarching document for the entire site – identifies hazards and protective measures. Prepared by the site manager before works begin.
IBWR
Instruction for Safe Work Execution – detailed, for a specific type of particularly dangerous work. Derived from the BiOZ plan.
POR
Work Organization Project – logistics, schedule and site resources. Complements the BiOZ plan and IBWR.
Need the other documents too? We also prepare the IBWR and POR for your construction site.
Why entrust us with the BiOZ plan?
How does the cooperation work?
1. Contact
You describe the project – type of works, schedule and employment scale.
2. Analysis
We analyse the specifics of the site and identify the hazards to be included in the plan.
3. Preparation
We prepare the full BiOZ plan – descriptive and drawing parts – for approval.
4. Revision & handover
We incorporate your comments and deliver the finished document. We remain available after implementation.
Consequences of not having a BiOZ plan
Suspension of works
The absence of a BiOZ plan – or carrying out construction inconsistently with it – may result in suspension of works by the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) or the Building Supervision Authority.
Fines and criminal liability
A fine may be imposed on the site manager or the investor. In the event of an accident, the lack of a plan is treated as proof of negligence and increases criminal liability.
Problems with building acceptance
The BiOZ plan is part of the construction documentation – its absence may hinder the acceptance and formal completion of the project.
Frequently asked questions about the BiOZ plan
How much does preparing a BiOZ plan cost?
The price depends on the scale of the project and the scope of the document. We always confirm it individually after a consultation.
Related services
The BiOZ plan is part of broader OSH documentation on the construction site. See the other documents we prepare for your project.
IBWR
Instruction for Safe Work Execution for particularly dangerous works – based on the BiOZ plan.
POR
Work Organization Project – logistics, schedule and site resources. Complements the BiOZ plan and IBWR.
Post-accident documentation
Complete post-accident procedure – report, statistical card and documentation after an accident on site.
Do you need a BiOZ plan for your construction site?
We will prepare a Safety and Health Protection Plan compliant with the Construction Law – descriptive and drawing parts, ready to hand over on site.