Looking for Change Health & Safety Policy
This is the statement of general policy and arrangements for: Looking for Change
Overall and final responsibility for Health and Safety: The Managing Director
Day-to-day responsibility for putting this policy into practice: All staff (management, employees & volunteers)
Statement of General Policy:
1) To prevent accidents and cases of work related ill health and provide adequate control of Health and Safety risks arising from our work activities
2) To provide adequate training to ensure employees & volunteers are competent to do their work
3) To engage and consult with employees on day-to-day Health and Safety conditions and provide advice and supervision on occupational health.
4)To maintain safe and healthy working conditions &provide and maintain equipment.
5)To implement first aid & emergency procedures
Katia Marsh 10/3/2025
Arrangements:
Risk assessments for significant risks within the office and on site are documented and actions arising out of those assessments are implemented. PPE will be provided to staff where required.
Staff are given a Health and Safety induction and are provided with appropriate training (examples include manual handling, work equipment and tasks).
Staff are routinely consulted on Health and Safety matters as they arise and are actively encouraged to raise any issues directly as needed with their manager.
Routine inspection and checks of all equipment for safety are undertaken. Staff must check all equipment before use and report any damage, danger or harm and make sure only designated persons can use the equipment. Action must be promptly taken to address any defects found. Electrics will be maintained.
Emergencies & incidents requiring first aid will immediately be reported to the relevant staff member of the venue being used.