Our Health & Safety Policy
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The Shalom Network is serving people within the community having additional and specialised needs, promoting wellbeing and awareness of how to best avoid harm coming to themselves and others. The principles of Health & Safety are embedded in The Shalom Network constitution and culture, they are key to delivering the charity’s purposes for the public benefit.
As a reflection of our values and purposes as well as regulatory and legal obligations, our policy on health and safety commits to the following.
To complete and act upon risk assessments including risk assessments for lone workers, working from home, transportation, and the use, storage, control and disposal of substances that may be hazardous to health, such as cleaning materials. Fire risk assessments may require an ‘action in the event of a fire’ procedure, instructions, briefings, tests and drills as appropriate.
To complete and act upon special risk assessments for people under 18, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and for those with highly specialised needs with whom we engage in bespoke activities.
Assess computer equipment, workstations, smartphones, and tablets to ensure they do not pose any risks for beneficiaries or team members in their use. Ensure that software and applications are not harmful in terms of content or graphical operation.
Assess large, heavy, or difficult items which might cause harm if lifted, assembled operated or dismantled incorrectly. Anyone involved in an activity that involves handling and/or operating such items will have their ability assessed and be provided with training in appropriate techniques.
Activities will be carried out in clean, tidy, and orderly environments ensuring emergency access routes are clear and floors stable, dry and clear of trailing wires or trip hazards such as frayed carpets.
Provide a first aid box and identify an ‘appointed person’ who can monitor the contents of the first aid box and summon medical assistance when required.
Maintain an accident book in which to record all accidents, however minor. The contents to be regularly reviewed by The Shalom Network Health and Safety Manager.
All members of The Shalom Network team have a firm understanding of what Health & Safety means in the context of its purposes and activities. Health and safety as an essential element in training, group or briefing meetings, guides, handbooks and any other instructional material.