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The statement of intent (section one of a company health and safety policy) policy should include |
• The documents purpose • who is the overall responsible person • who is the daily contact person for health and safety • the list of contacts • signature of the duty holder • companies commitment statement • companies duty of care • companies obligations • reference to the plan, do, check and act HSE ing 65 guidance document • reference to health and safety and welfare • reference to the health and safety at work act 1974 and the management of health and safety at work regulations 1999. |
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Section three of a companies health and safety policy ( arrangements section) should include |
• emergency procedures • consultation with employees • risk assessments • contractor controls • welfare • working at height risk assessment • COSHH • PPE • PUWER • LOLER • rules and codes of practice • training • vehicles • noise • vibration • manual handling |
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Section two is the organisational health and safety responsibilities section and should include |
• director/ senior managers- responsible for health and safety strategy, policy, appointing a senior person who will be responsible for health and safety, setting targets, resources, appointing competent persons. Supervisors and line managers- responsible for day to day health and safety compliance Health and safety advisers- responsible for offering competent advise Health and safety representative- to represent the workforce and offer advise. Employees- responsible for confirming to section 7 of the health and safety at work act 1974 and regulation 14 of the management of health and safety at work regulations 1999 Fire wardens- to marshal and manage evacuations First aiders- responsible for first aid etc Specialist- to offer specialist advice on issues as necessary |
