Registered Charity No 700877
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY
HUTTON CRANSWICK SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION
POLICY STATEMENT
Hutton Cranswick SRA attach great importance to the health and safety of employees and all members of the public using facilities provided by us. To this end the organisation aims to ensure that all activities carried out or undertaken by its staff in relation to the work of the organisation, are managed in such a manner to avoid, reduce or control all foreseeable risks to the health and safety of any person(s) who may be affected by such activities to a tolerable level.
Hutton Cranswick SRA will adopt and implement procedures that are compatible with and recognise the duties imposed by the provisions laid out in the Health & Safety at Work A ct 1974 and the Health and Safety (Young Persons) Regulations 1997.
The organisation will pay particular attention to the provision of:
A healthy working environment
Safe and suitable resources and equipment
Sufficient training for employees to ensure their ability to comply with health & safety regulations and procedures.
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Risk Assessments for all aspects of work carried out by the organisation, including
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POLICY PROCEDURES
General Duties of all Employees
To take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions that may adversely affect the health and safety or yourself and others.
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To not intentionally or recklessly interfere with, or misuse, any resource or equipment provided for health, safety or welfare.
To observe health and safety procedures. Failure to do so could result in disciplinary action being taken against you.
Reporting of Accidents or Incidents
The primary purpose of reporting accidents and incidents is to identify the underlying cause(s) of the accident or incident and any contributing factors, in order to prevent further similar occurrences. All employees are required to report all accidents and incidents using the correct reporting form.
If an accident or incident is reportable to the Health and Safety Executive as required by the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) or is of a sufficiently serious nature, then the Chief Executive, or in his/her absence the Director Projects, will ensure that any investigation is carried out by a reasonably competent person.
Working Environment
Hutton Cranswick SRA will strive to provide the optimum conditions within the working environment of employees, with regard to the following areas:
Temperature – this should be a minimum of 16 degrees Celsius. There is no maximum but the organisation will supply, where necessary, fans or adjustable blinds. Employees working outside in hot conditions will be advised to use sun cream and wear hats and sunglasses to protect themselves from harmful effects of the sun.
Smoking – all buildings used by Hutton Cranswick SRA are non-
Disabled Access – wherever possible access to the workplace will be as suitable as possible for any employee with a disability.
Resources and Equipment
Hutton Cranswick SRA will strive to provide staff with safe and suitable resources
and equipment, with particular regard to the following:-
Computer and other electronic equipment – all such equipment is tested and meets
required standards of safety. The organisation will contribute towards the cost
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Mobile telephones – employees are informed that, although research has proved inconclusive, the use of mobile telephones for prolonged periods of time has a health risk, and that they accept this risk if they use a mobile telephone.
Wherever possible, Hutton Cranswick SRA will provide adequate office furniture (desks, seating) to ensure the comfort of employees. Any employee who experiences discomfort as a result of inadequate seating must inform their Line Manager.
Training
All employees are required to participate in Health & Safety Awareness training,
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Employees are advised to familiarise themselves with the sensible precautions they should take in order to protect their own health and safety with regard to the use of resources and equipment, detailed in the Good Practice Handbook.
First-Aid Kits
Each department or project is supplied with a First-
Risk Assessments
It is the responsibility of the Chief Executive to ensure that a risk assessment for the organisation is carried out and re viewed on a annual basis
It is the responsibility of the Youth Development Team Manager to ensure that a risk assessment is carried out for the Youth Development Team’s programme of work.
All activities and events run by the Youth Development Team and projects managed by Hutton Cranswick SRA must be subject to a risk assessment, which is the responsibility of the employee(s) leading the activity and their Line Manager.
Any employee who works alone and unsupervised with young people, or participates
in home visits in relation to their employment must follow the good practice guidelines
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Dealing With Aggression/Threats/Violence
All staff are offered training in control and restraint and are encouraged to follow the good practice guidelines in the Good Practice Handbook for keeping themselves safe.