Health and Safety Policy Statement

It is an important duty of First Aid For All Ltd., in the conduct of its business operations, to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all its employees, sub contractors, trainees, site visitors. First Aid For All Ltd. accepts the fact that this implies a corresponding duty of ensuring that necessary organisation, equipment and training is provided to fulfil this obligation. An effective health and safety policy requires the full collaboration and co-operation of all employees; everybody is asked to read this policy and accept their own personal responsibility for health and safety at work.

It is the responsibility of management:

• to maintain the spirit and letter of the principles incorporated in the relevant legislation to ensure the safest systems of work and a safe, healthy working environment by consultation and joint involvement of management and employees, to enlist the active interest, participation and support of employees in promoting good standards.

It is the responsibility of every employee, sub contractor, trainee, site visitor:

• To take all reasonable care for the health and safety of him/herself and of fellow employees, sub contractors, trainees, site visitors, and to report any hazard which cannot be controlled personally
• To co-operate with the organisation by observing safety rules and complying with any measures designed to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.
• The role of "safety coordinator" (currently Chris Dunkerley) is of vital importance for maintaining a continuous and critical scrutiny of working conditions throughout the workplace, reviewing safety performance and promoting safer working.
• The managing director accepts ultimate responsibility for health and safety within the organisation as a whole. All managers and employees generally are expected to support and implement this policy wholeheartedly.

Training Venues:

It is the responsibility of the trainer to familiarise him/herself with a venue's emergency procedures including that of fire evacuation and first aid provision.

Reporting of Incidents

All major incidents are to be reported immediately, when safe and practicable to do so, by phone to Chris Dunkerley. All incidents must also be reported in writing (email is ok) to the safety coordinator within 24 hours.

Legislation

This policy is implemented in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, and all relevant subordinate legislation.

Risk Assessment

Risk assessments are carried out for all training activities, venues, and workplaces. These are reviewed regularly and whenever there is a significant change in working practices or venue.

Incident Reporting (RIDDOR)

All accidents, incidents, and near misses are recorded and investigated. Where required, incidents are reported to the HSE under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR).

Manual Handling

Trainers and staff are trained in manual handling techniques. Training delivery involves the use of mannequins and equipment which must be handled safely.

Lone Working

Trainers frequently work alone at client venues. Lone working procedures are in place including check-in protocols and emergency contact arrangements.

Review

This policy is reviewed annually by the Managing Director, or sooner if there is a significant change in legislation, working practices, or following an incident.