Church Health & Safety Policy with guidance notes - Ecclesiastical ...

CHURCH – HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY & GUIDANCE NOTES 11■must be reported in writing withinten days on form F2508reportable diseases, as defined by theregulations, must be reported in writing tothe enforcing authority on form F2508A.This will be required only if the employerreceives a written diagnosis of thedisease made by a doctor and the personconcerned is involved with a work activityas specified in the regulations. Reportablediseases include certain poisonings,infections such as legionellosis andhepatitis, and other conditions such ascertain musculo-skeletal disorders.Accident reportingThe quickest and easiest way to do this is tocall the Incident Contact Centre and speak toan ICC Operator who will complete a reportform over the phone. You will be sent a copyfor your records. The ICC Consultant will ask afew questions and take down appropriatedetails. Your report will be passed on to therelevant enforcing authority and you will be senta copy of the information recorded which youcan file – this meets the RIDDOR requirementto keep records of all reportable incidents.You can also send reports by post or email.www.riddor.gov.ukTel. 0845 300 9923Fax. 0845 300 9924Email: riddor@connaught.plc.ukIncident Contact Centre, CaerphillyBusiness Park, Caerphilly, CF83 3GG.RecordingFull details of all accidents, disease anddangerous occurrences should be recordedusing the Data Protection compliant HSEAccident Book. This is necessary formonitoring purposes and is also a requirementof RIDDOR, as well as the Social Security(Claims and Payments) Regulations 1979and Social Security Administration Act 1992.Fire safetyOur policy is to fulfil our obligations underthe Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order2005. In order to achieve this, we undertakethe following:■■■■■■2an assessment of the fire risks in thechurch and associated buildings and therisks to our neighbours. This is carriedout either as a specific exercise or aspart of our general health and safetyrisk assessmentsa check that a fire can be detected ina reasonable time and that people canbe warneda check that people who may be in thebuilding can get out safely including,if necessary, the provision of emergencylighting and fire exit signageto provide reasonable firefightingequipmenta check that those in the building knowwhat to do if there is a firea regular check that our firefightingequipment is in place and is serviceable,and that there is an annual maintenancecontract in place with a reputable company.2.1Fire extinguishersFire extinguishers are kept in the followinglocations:Location(eg organ loft)Type of extinguisherand capacity(eg Carbon Dioxide 2kg)