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

6 POLICY & GUIDANCE NOTES CHURCH – HEALTH AND SAFETYBOrganisation and responsibilities1Responsibility of the Vicar/Rector/Priest in Charge3Responsibility of the ParochialChurch CouncilOverall responsibility for health and safetyis that of the Vicar/Rector/Priest in Charge(delete as appropriate)The Parochial Church Council has generalresponsibility to ensure that the health andsafety policy is implemented.the Revd4Responsibility of theHealth and Safety Officerwho will ensure that arrangements are in placeto satisfy health and safety regulations andappropriate Codes of Practice. Specificresponsibilities may be delegated to churchpersonnel. As new projects emerge, thenames of responsible persons will be notifiedand the list amended accordingly.2Responsibility of the ChurchwardensResponsibility to ensure that the arrangementsoutlined in this policy are carried out andupdated as necessary is with theChurchwardens, as noted below:The following person carries the responsibilityfor the day-to-day implementation of thearrangements outlined in this policy:The responsibility of the health and safetyofficer shall be to:1 be familiar with health and safetyregulations as far as they concernchurch premises2 be familiar with the health and safetypolicy and arrangements and ensurethey are observed3 ensure so far as is reasonably practicable,that safe systems of work are in place4 ensure the church and hall, if applicable,are clean and tidy5 ensure the churchyard is properlymaintained including the safety ofmonuments, tombstones and trees,and that grass is kept cut6 ensure that safety equipment andclothing is provided and used by allpersonnel where this is required