4.3
The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for informing and consulting employees about health and safety matters.
5.
TRAINING
5.1
We will ensure that you are given adequate training and supervision to perform your work competently and safely.
5.2
Staff will be given a health and safety induction and provided with appropriate safety training through Flick.
6.
EQUIPMENT
6.1
You must use equipment in accordance with any instructions given to you. Any equipment fault or damage must immediately be reported to your line manager.
6.2
No member of staff should attempt to repair equipment unless trained to do so.
6.3
The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring equipment safety and maintenance.
7.
ACCIDENTS AND FIRST AID
7.1
Details of first aid facilities and the names of trained first aiders are displayed on the notice boards.
7.2
All accidents and injuries at work, however minor, should be reported to a First Aider and recorded in the Accident Book which is kept with the First Aiders.
7.3
The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for investigating any injuries or work- related disease, preparing and keeping accident records, and for submitting reports to the relevant authorities if required under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR).
8.
NATIONAL HEALTH ALERTS
8.1
In the event of an epidemic or pandemic alert we will organise our business operations and provide advice on steps to be taken by staff, in accordance with official guidance, to reduce the risk of infection at work as far as possible. Any questions should be referred to your line manager.
8.2
It is important for the health and safety of all our staff that you comply with instructions issued in these circumstances.
9.
FIRE SAFETY
9.1
All staff should familiarise themselves with the fire safety instructions, which are displayed on notice boards and near fire exits in the workplace.
9.2
If you hear a fire alarm, leave the building immediately by the nearest fire exit and go to the fire assembly point. Do not stop to collect belongings. Do not re-enter the building until told to do so. If you discover a fire do not attempt to tackle it unless it is safe and you have been trained or feel competent to do so. You should operate the nearest fire alarm and, if you have sufficient time, call reception and report the location of the fire.
9.3
9.4
Nominated individuals will be trained in the correct use of fire extinguishers.
9.5
You should notify your manager or the Health and Safety Manager if there is anything (for example, impaired mobility) that might impede your evacuation in the
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