SCHEDULE 30 - HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
1.
ABOUT THIS POLICY
1.1
We are committed to ensuring the health and safety of staff and anyone affected by our business activities, and to providing a safe and suitable environment for all those attending our premises.
1.2
This policy sets out our arrangements in relation to:
(a) assessment and control of heath and safety risks arising from work activities;
(b) preventing accidents and work-related ill health;
(c) consultation with employees on matters affecting their health and safety;
(d) provision and maintenance of a safe workplace and equipment;
(e) information, instruction, training and supervision in safe working methods and procedures;
(f)
emergency procedures in cases of fire or other major incident.
1.3
This policy covers all employees, officers, consultants, contractors, casual workers and agency workers.
1.4
This policy does not form part of any employee's contract of employment and we may amend it at any time. We will continue to review this policy to ensure it is achieving its aims.
2.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS
2.1
Our board of directors (the board has overall responsibility for health and safety and the operation of this policy. The Principal Health and Safety Officer with day-to-day responsibility for health and safety matters.
2.2
The Principal Health and Safety Officer will ensure that this policy is reviewed annually.
3.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1
All staff share responsibility for achieving safe working conditions. You must take care of your own health and safety and that of others, observe applicable safety rules and follow instructions for the safe use of equipment.
3.2
You should report any health and safety concerns immediately to your line manager.
3.3
You must co-operate with managers on health and safety matters, including the investigation of any incident.
3.4
Failure to comply with this policy may be treated as misconduct and dealt with under our Disciplinary Procedure.
4.
INFORMATION AND CONSULTATION
4.1
We will inform and consult directly with all staff regarding health and safety matters.
4.2
We will ensure any health and safety representatives receive the appropriate training to carry out their functions effectively.
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