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

CHURCH – HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY & GUIDANCE NOTES 77 ensure that all plant, equipment andtools are properly maintained andin good condition and that all operatorshave received the appropriate training8 ensure that adequate access and egressis maintained9 ensure adequate firefighting equipment isavailable and maintained10 ensure that food hygiene regulationsand procedures are observed.6Responsible personsThe following are responsible for safetyin particular areas:Allocate responsibilities either by the areaof the church or by activity or a combinationof both. Alternatively, you may wish toarrange responsibilities in some otherway. (The numbers in brackets relate tothe appropriate section of the policy.)5Responsibility of employees andvoluntary workersThese lists are not exhaustive.All employees and voluntary workershave a responsibility to co-operate in theimplementation of this health and safetypolicy and to take reasonable care ofthemselves and others whilst on churchbusiness or premises.Employees and voluntary workersmust therefore:1 comply with safety rules, operatinginstructions and working procedures2 use protective clothing and equipmentwhen it is required3 report any fault or defect in equipmentimmediately to the appropriate person4 report all accidents (however minor),injuries, near misses or other potentialsafety hazards as soon as possible5 not misuse anything provided in theinterests of health and safety.