Arrangements for Health and Safety

Safety Management System (HSG 65)

The Foundation complies with HSG65 - "Successful Health and Safety
Management" by ensuring that effective health and safety policies set a
clear direction for the Foundation to follow and that an effective
management structure together with appropriate safety arrangements are
in place for delivering the safety policy. Safe methods of work are detailed in
each safety policy and combined procedure.
There is a planned and systematic approach to implementing the health and
safety policy through an effective health and safety management system
which is set out in this policy. Performance is measured against agreed
standards in each safety policy and combined procedure to reveal when and
where improvement is needed. The Foundation is committed to learning
from all relevant experience and applying the lessons learned. This is
accomplished through the Foundations commitment to and the effective
working of its Safety Committee.
Risk assessments are carried out and reviewed annually by the safety
committee. Managers are responsible for ensuring that adequate risk
assessments are carried out and that all relevant health and safety
procedures and guidance are implemented. Managers are also responsible
for ensuring that adequate care and support plans are in place for residents
and that facilities are configured to meet the safety needs of disabled and
elderly people.

To ensure effective governance, the Chair of the Safety Committee prepares

an annual report to the Board on health and safety performance during the
period.

Jp2f4s HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY

Policy statement
The Foundation is committed to meeting its obligations under the Health and Safety at
Work Act 1974 and all relevant regulations, approved codes of practice and guidance
relevant to the organisations operations. We also ensure compliance with the
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
The Foundation undertakes to provide a safe and healthy working environment for our
employees and to take all reasonable steps to safeguard the health and safety of our
service users, visitors and the general public that may be affected by the conduct of our
activities employees or agents.
The Foundation will provide adequate resources, plant and equipment including
people, time and money along with information instruction and training to ensure a
safe environment is provided. The Foundation will consult with employees on matters
affecting their health and safety and encourage employee involvement and cooperation
in health and safety through the safety committee.
The health and safety policy, risk assessments and supporting documentation are kept
up to date and formally reviewed by the safety committee. Copies of these documents
are also made available to contractors, consultants, service providers and other agents
engaged by the organisation. The Foundation undertakes relevant risk assessments and
regularly audits safety performance to provide a safe and healthy working environment
for its employees and to safeguard the health and safety of service users, visitors and
the general public that may be affected by the conduct and activities of its employees
or agents.
The Foundation will ensure all employees are competent to do their tasks and are able
to prevent accidents or work-related ill health, by providing adequate training and
supervision. All employees must take reasonable care of the health and safety of
themselves and others, co-operate in all matters relating to health and safety and not
act recklessly or misuse tools, equipment or materials required to carry out their job.
Employees must also take reasonable care of their own and others health and safety
and co-operate to ensure high health and safety standards are maintained.
No employee is required to work in circumstances where there is an imminent or
serious risk of injury. Where employees are concerned about any aspect of their safety
they should report the matter immediately to their line manager or trade union
representative for action to be taken. Failure to comply with the organisations safety
policy, associated procedures and guidance notes is a disciplinary offence.

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Chief Executive
Date:

Arrangements for Health and Safety

Safety Management System (HSG 65)
The Foundation complies with HSG65 - "Successful Health and Safety
Management" by ensuring that effective health and safety policies set a clear
direction for the Foundation to follow and that an effective management
structure ,together with appropriate safety arrangements, are in place for
delivering the safety policy. Safe methods of work are detailed in each safety
policy and combined procedure.
There is a planned and systematic approach to implementing the health and
safety policy through an effective health and safety management system
which is set out in this policy. Performance is measured against agreed
standards in each safety policy and combined procedure to reveal when and
where improvement is needed. The Foundation is committed to learning
from all relevant experience and applying the lessons learned. This is
accomplished through the Foundations commitment to and the effective
working of its Safety Committee.
Risk assessments are carried out and reviewed annually by the safety
committee. Managers are responsible for ensuring that adequate risk
assessments are carried out and that all relevant health and safety
procedures and guidance are implemented. Managers are also responsible
for ensuring that adequate care and support plans are in place for residents
and that facilities are configured to meet the safety needs of disabled and
elderly people.
To ensure effective governance, the Chair of the Safety Committee prepares
an annual report to the Board on health and safety performance during the
period.

Safety policies and combined procedures

Safety policies and combined procedures (see below) are available on the
intranet or hard copy as appropriate. Health and safety policies and combined
procedures specify responsibilities and include guidance where necessary. They
also set out the actions that must be taken to ensure safe practices are followed
and performance indicators for standards of performance. Copies of relevant
safety documentation are provided for the use of contractors, consultants,
service providers and other agents engaged by the organisation, where
necessary.
Health and safety procedures
Accident and incident reporting
Fire safety
Health and safety induction
Home visits, outreach
Interviewing volunteers, service users and
visitors
Lone working
Risk management
Alcohol and drugs
Asbestos management
Changing light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
Computer workstations
Control of substances hazardous to health
Driving on organisation business
Electrical safety
First aid
Food safety
Gas safety
Infection control
Minibus safety
Office safety
Safety inspections
Safety management of contractors
Stress
Using stepladders

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