The Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations require that employers protect all people at work and others not at work including Service Users and the general public. Employers are required to assess risks and take positive measures to promote health and safety at work.
The following policies sets out the organisational arrangements and general advice to enable the Trust and staff to comply with these responsibilities and legal duties imposed by health and safety legislation. The purpose of these policies and procedures is to promote behaviour and practices which minimise danger for all staff, service users, visitors, contractors and the general public through the activities of the Trust.
16.01 - Health, Safety and Welfare Policy
16.02 - First Aid Policy
16.03 - Fire Safety Policy
16.04 - Management of Staff Working Alone Policy
16.05 - Electrical Safety Policy
16.06 - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Policy
16.07 - Radiation Safety Policy
16.08 - Management of Waste Policy
16.09 - Manual Handling and Back Care Policy
16.10 - Display Screen Equipment Policy
16.11 - Safe Working with Display Screen Equipment Procedure
16.12 - Vehicle Management Policy and Procedure
16.13 - Use of Mobile Phones in Motor Vehicles Policy and Procedure
16.14 - Management of Exposure to CS Incapacitant Spray
16.15 - Prevention and Management of Natural Rubber Latex Allergy Policy
16.16 - Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls (including Falls from Height) Policy
16.17 - Cleanliness
16.18 - Provision and Safe Use of Work Equipment Policy
16.19 - Provision and Safe Use of Personal Protective Equipment Policy
16.20 - Risk Assessment in Health and Safety Policy
16.21 - Safe Use, Handling and Maintenance of Compressed Gas Cylinders Policy
16.22 - Control of Contractors Policy
