Health And Safety Policy
Health And Safety Policy
Purpose
This Health and Safety Policy has been written in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 to provide a clear statement of intent with respect to health and safety.
Policy Statement
The aim of this Policy is to provide and maintain a healthy and safe working environment and to ensure the following:
. A safe meeting/work place is provided
. Arrangements are in place to ensure the safety of all members and personnel, contractors and visitors
. Safe working practices are identified and implemented
. Hazards and security are assessed and addressed
. The roles and responsibilities of employees, contractors, users and
visitors are clear
. Personal responsibility for safety is identified
Health and safety will be regularly reviewed and actions taken to improve safety procedures and systems as appropriate.
Scope
This Policy extends to all of the Parish Council facilities and activities.
Responsibilities
Members and employees have responsibilities in relation to health, safety and security associated with all Parish Council activities.
Individuals should be aware of their roles and responsibilities, with the aim of ensuring that there is a commitment to maintaining a positive approach to health and safety.
The Parish Council
The Parish Council is responsible for ensuring that health and
safety issues are routinely addressed by the Parish Council.
In addition it is responsible for authorising the Health and Safety Policy and ensuring that the Policy is regularly reviewed and formally revised as appropriate.
In addition the Parish Council has responsibility for ensuring that the requirements of the Health and Safety Policy are addressed with respect to repair and maintenance activities undertaken by contractors on their behalf.
Employees
Employees are required to familiarise themselves with the
Parish Council Health and Safety Policy, procedures and guidelines. Additionally they must taken reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others that may be affected by their actions.
Contractors
Contractors must be given information on and be required to
comply with the Parish Council Health and Safety Policy,
procedures and guidelines as appropriate. Contractors must
ensure that their activities comply with current Health and
Safety Legislation and take reasonable care for the health and
safety of themselves and others that may be affected by their
actions.
Site Emergency Procedures
1. Fire
In the event of discovering a fire:
. Immediately raise the alarm by shouting “FIRE” ensuring that all
users hear the alarm.
. Ensure that the area is evacuated by the nearest safe exit route.
. Contact the fire brigade by telephoning 999
. Only tackle the fire if it is safe to do so, using the fire
extinguishers provided
. Ensure you maintain a safe exit route and leave the building
without delay
In the event of hearing a fire alarm:
. Where possible switch off electrical equipment
. Do not delay to collect personal items
. On leaving, close doors and windows, but only if safe to do so
. Escort persons in your charge out of the building by the most
appropriate safe exit route
. Do not re-enter the building until the all clear is given
2. In the Event of An Accident
. In the event of injury follow the procedure for First Aid as
appropriate. In the event of serious injury call the emergency services immediately.
. Ensure that any hazards that have caused the accident are removed
to a safe location.
. In the event that a hazard cannot be made safe, ensure that
personnel are restricted from the area of the hazard.
. All accidents must be recorded in the accident book, which is
held by the Clerk.
General Safety Procedure
1. General
. Ensure that you take reasonable care for the health and safety of
yourself and others that may be affected by your actions.
. Be aware of emergency exit routes and ensure that routes are kept
clear.
. Ensure you are familiar with the location of fire extinguishers.
. Ensure you are aware of the First Aid and Accident reporting
procedures.
. Be aware of the location of the first aid box.
2. Risk Assessments
Written risk assessments must be produced for all activities where there may be significant risks to health and safety.
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Chairman of South Hykeham Parish Council
Adopted at the Parish Council meeting of 9th September 2015