Audit Tool Revise 1 - Health and Safety Authority

SAFETY AND HEALTH AUDIT TOOL FOR THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR
POLICY
CRITERION 4: COMPETENT PERSONS
There are sufficient competent persons to provide safety, health and
welfare assistance to the healthcare organisation.
REFERENCE APPENDIX 1 OF GUIDANCE DOCUMENT:
Other Key References: The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 4 , The Guide to the
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 5 , Fire Services Act 1981 6
I
O
D
1 Y P N
Are there sufficient competent persons to provide safety, health and welfare
assistance to the organisation?
Yes No PARTIAL A B C Total score
Score 10 Score 0 Score 8 Score 5 Score 2
Supporting Evidence/Comments:
I
O
D
2 Y P N
Is there a competent person appointed to oversee emergency planning within
the organisation?
Yes No PARTIAL A B C Total score
Score 10 Score 0 Score 8 Score 5 Score 2
Supporting Evidence/Comments:
I
O
D
3 Y P N
Are there an adequate number of employees trained to implement emergency
plans within the organisation?
Yes No PARTIAL A B C Total score
Score 10 Score 0 Score 8 Score 5 Score 2
Supporting Evidence/Comments:
I
O
D
4 Y P N
Where required, are there an adequate number of occupational first-aiders in
the organisation?
Yes No PARTIAL A B C Total score
Score 10 Score 0 Score 8 Score 5 Score 2
Supporting Evidence/Comments:
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