It is the intention of the trustees to comply with all health and safety legislation and to act positively where they can reasonably do so to prevent injury, ill health, or any danger arising from the activities and operations within the hall and grounds.
The trustees consider the promotion of health and safety of all who use the premises, including contractors who may work there, to be of great importance. They recognise that the effective Prevention of Accidents depends as much on an attitude to safety as on the operation and maintenance of equipment and safe systems of work. To this end they will seek to encourage all visitors, contractors and users to engage in, and observe safe working practises.
Contractors, visitors and users will be expected to recognise that there is a duty on them to accept responsibility to do everything they can to prevent injury to themselves and others.
It is the duty of all contractors, hirers and visitors to:
- Take care of themselves and those who might be affected by their activities.
- Do everything they reasonably can to prevent injury to themselves and others.
- Cooperate with the trustees in keeping the premises and grounds safe and healthy.
- Report any fault, damage or any other situation which might cause injury and cannot be rectified immediately. They should inform a member of the committee as soon as possible so that the problem can be dealt with.
- Where equipment is damaged a notice should be placed on it warning that it is not to be used and it should be reported immediately.
Routine reviews, checks and safety inspections of equipment should be conducted by appointed trustees or their nominees.
The hall emergency exits are clearly marked and must be kept free of obstruction at all times.
Risk Assessment.
Risk assessments are carried out to assess and examine activities that could cause harm to people, and to help decide whether enough precautions are in place or more needs to be done to prevent harm.
- Make sure all emergency exits are clear as soon as the hall is to be used throughout the hiring
- Do not operate or touch any electrical equipment where there are signs of damage, Exposure of components or water penetration etc.
- No portable electrical appliances to be left unattended while being used.
- All portable electrical appliance used in the hall are PAT tested.
- No attempt should be made to move heavy or bulky items without proper equipment.
- Do not allow children in the kitchen except under close supervision. Avoid overcrowding and do not allow running.
- Wear suitable protective clothing when handling cleaning or other toxic materials.
- Report every accident in the accident book and to the committee.
- Avoid trips and spills and ensure lighting is adequate.
- In case of any accident requiring expert attention dial 999 and seek professional help.