Health & Safety Policy

Introduction

This is the statement of the health and safety policy and arrangements for Men’s Shed Knutsford

The Trustees have overall and final responsibility for health and safety in the Shed.

The respective Day Shed Manager has day-to-day responsibility for ensuring practice of this policy in the Shed.

 

Statement of General Policy

• Prevent accidents and cases of ill-health arising from Shed activities by managing the health and safety risks in the Shed

 

• Prevent accidents and cases of ill-health arising from Shed activities by managing the health and safety risks in the Shed

 

• Engage and consult with Shedders on day-to-day health and safety conditions

 

• Implement and display clear details of emergency procedures – evacuation in case of fire or other significant incidents.

 

• Provide and maintain Personal Protective Equipment and ensure it is used where appropriate

 

• Maintain safe and healthy conditions, maintain equipment and machinery, and ensure safe storage.

 

First Aid Box located in the Lobby

Accident Log Book located in the Lobby

Fire Assembly Point is outside Public Toilets in King Street Car Park