Health & Safety Policy + Contact Sources

Messrs G Owen & Co

INTRODUCTION

[INSERT NAME OF ORGANISATION] is a voluntary organisation with a commitment to incorporating good health and safety into all its activities. The aim to the organisation to implement a health and safety policy that protect employees from the risk of injury and ill health while at work.

The purpose of this document is to provide all staff with a written policy statement as required under section 2(3) of the Health and Safety At Work Act, and to notify staff of all arrangements made to implement and monitor the policy.

GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of [INSERT NAME OF ORGANISATION] to provide safe and healthy working conditions and to set and maintain high standards of health and safety practice consulting staff at every opportunity. [INSERT NAME OF ORGANISATION] will ensure as is reasonable and practical the health , safety and welfare at work of all its employees as required under the Health and Safety At Work Act 1974. [INSERT NAME OF ORGANISATION] will maintain equipment and systems for all its employees and ensure that employees are given relevant information, training and supervision required to work safely, [INSERT NAME OF ORGANISATION] will ensure that temporary staff, trainees and volunteers are safe and work without risk of injury as is reasonable and practical and in addition [INSERT NAME OF ORGANISATION] accepts responsibility for the health and safety of other people affected by its activities.

All equipment used will be maintained in safe condition and regularly checked to ensure that they are safe to use.

Floors, staircases and passages will be kept in good order and repair.

Heating and lighting will be conductive to the environment, in which people work and will present no health risk.

The maintenance person will carry out risk assessments and record potential hazards BI-monthly as required under the Management of Health and Safety At work Regulations 1992.

VDU

(Visual Display Unit, also known as the computer monitor), Regulations etc.

REGULATIONS AND CODES OF PRACTICE

[INSERT NAME OF ORGANISATION] will comply with its legal obligation under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and with the following Regulations.

1. The management of Health and Safety At Work Regulations 1992
2. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
3. The Provision and Use of Work of Work Equipment Regulations 1992
4. The Personal Protective Equipment At Work Regulations 1992
5. The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
6. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
7. The Control of Substance Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994
8. Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
9. The Food Safety (General Hygiene) Regulations 1995
10. The Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

[INSERT NAME OF ORGANISATION] will:

Ensure that a copy of this policy is made available to each employee. This is part of induction training

Consult staff on matters relating to health and safety at work as required under the Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996. It will appoint a health and safety representative whose duty will be represent the concerns of staff.

Promote standards of health, safety and welfare that comply with the Health and Safety at work Act 1974

Regularly update and revise the health and safety policy, by reviewing it annually to take account of changes in law or amendments to Statutory Regulations.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY

The CEO/Director has overall responsibility for the policy and all matters relating to health and safety and will consult with the Health and Safety representative (Manager) on matters of health and safety at work.

A) THE HEALTH AND SAFTY REPRESENTATIVE

The health and safety representative will represent the interests of all staff and will make representations on all potential hazards and dangerous occurrences at work that affect or could affect staff. The CEO/Director will ensure that the representative has the facilities and assistance reasonably required in performing this duty.

B) ROLE OF THE [Insert name of Senior Manager with overall responsibility]

The [Insert name of Senior Manager with overall responsibility] will ensure that:

1. All employees are properly trained and all new employees receive necessary induction training and instruction on health and safety procedures.

2. All employees concerned make use of any protective equipment or clothing that may be supplied for carrying out specific tasks

3. Proper consideration is given to health and safety in respect of all methods of work, materials and equipment.

4. Good housekeeping standard are achieved in all working areas.

5. Employees do not commit acts which are likely to endanger themselves or others or which contravene the Health and Safety Act 1974.

6. The CEO/Director is encouraged to represent the views and concerns of staff on matters relating to health and safety.

C) FIRST AID

The First-Aiders are:

Overall Responsibility for health and safety

CEO/Director [INSERT NAME OF ORGANISATION]

[Insert Name]
Health and Safety Officer

[Insert Name]
First Aiders

[Insert Name]
Appointed Officer

[Insert Name]
Fire Officer

[Insert Name]
Fire Marshall(s)

[Insert Name]

The responsibilities of the First-Aider are:

1. To take charge of the situation (e.g. call an ambulance) if a serious injury or major illness occurs;
2. To administer first-aid
3. To maintain or note entries in the accident book; and
4. To check and replenish the contents of the first aid box.

[INSERT NAME OF ORGANISATION] will inform its employees of the arrangements that have been made in connection with first aid, equipment facilities and personnel. This information will be part of the induction training given to new employees at the time of joining the establishment.

THE ACCIDENT BOOK

All accidents' will be recorded in the book, which is situated in the main office and will be reviewed monthly as part of a risk assessment exercise.

For updated information visit:

Charity SafetyNet provides a 24 hour mobile phone based personal safety service which is of great value to those at risk; lone workers, community workers out late at night, workers in isolated or dangerous locations. The service is provided by Cranzon Personal Emergency Helpline

A simple speed dial to the central control will provide

Help with emergency and crisis situations

Liaison with the emergency services if their attendance is subsequently required

Mobile phone based GSM location identification

Interaction with emergency services and support services

Use of CCTV systems

Contact with emergency trained Cranzon Control staff

The standard price for the service is £118 a year with a £35 registration fee, but Cranzon have waived the registration fee and will offer a discounted rate to members of Charity Logistics.

More details from

Other Web Sites:

Fire Safety:

Food Safety:

Chancellor Formecon Limited

Fire Risk Assessment Part 1: Hazard Identification

Duty 2 of the Fire Precautions Regulations requires employers where required to undertake a risk assessment for the workplace to identify the level of fire risk and fire precautions needed.

Download:

Health & Safety Handbook

[In Word .doc

Format]:

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