Health & Safety Health Check
1. Do you have a Health & Safety Policy?
Yes / No
Yes - Remember that it should be accessible to all employees and reviewed on a regular basis by an appropriate person.
No. - Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 employers with 4 or more employees are required to prepare and revise a written Health & Safety Policy. Click Here for more info
Yes - Remember that you policy should be reviewed and signed by a senior member of the company ideally on a annual basis.
No - Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 employers with 4 or more employees are required to prepare and revise a written Health & Safety Policy. Click Here for more info
2. Do you have sufficient Risk Assessments in Place? (Not inc. fire assessments)
Yes / No
Yes – Remember that risk assessments should be reviewed and updated on a regular basis depending on the nature of work and whenever new systems or equipment is introduced. Click Here for more info
No - It is a legal requirement that if you employ 4 or more persons then risk Assessments should be formally recorded and reviewed accordingly by a responsible person. Click Here for more info
3. Do you cover Health & Safety Training within your induction period?
Yes / No
Yes - It is important that training is regularly carried out so that it is fresh in the persons mind and that a positive Health & Safety Culture is promoted and maintained.Click Here for more info
No - Induction training should always be provided to new employee’s, trainee’s and possibly contractors. When training has been carried out the employee should Sign a training record to agree that they have undertook and are happy with the training given. Depending on the nature of the job specialist training may be Required and is the employer’s responsibility to ensure it is carried out. I-resources can help you in creating a bespoke induction programme enabling you to cover all the essential area’s Click Here for more info
4. Do you have Fire Risk Assessments in place?
Yes / No
Yes - Remember that these assessments should be reviewed regularly and that all your Equipment should be regularly tested & maintained. You should also carry out fire drills at least once every six months. Click Here for more info
No - Under the Fire Safety Regs 2005 you must appoint a responsible person (this person should have control over the premises) this responsible person must carry out a fire risk assessment which must be formally recorded where 5 or more people are employed. A policy must also be produced outlining the organisations systems for emergency procedure, training and maintenance. Click Here for more info
5. Do you have an Accident Book?
Yes / No
Yes – It is important that your first aid book complies with the Data Protection Act 1998 see www.hse.gov.uk for details on how to purchase a complaint accident book.
No - Under the Social Security (claims & payments) Regs 1979, employers must keep a record of accidents at premises where more than 10 people are employed (It would be considered good practice to complete these records regardless of the amount of employees.) As an employer you are required to investigate the cause of the accident and record this in the accident book. Click Here for more info
6. Do you Stock adequate First Aid Provisions?
Yes / No
Yes – It is important that your first aid box is maintained so that stock does not drop significantly. This ideally should be the job of the first aider or an appointed person.
No - There is no standard list of items that are required in a first box and this Is dependant on the employer’s assessment and depending on the nature of the industry. Click Here for more info
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