Health and Safety

Health and Safety

Health and Safety is a key risk area which will affect every organisation which employs staff and/or uses the services of volunteers to run its business – either directly in the office environment or indirectly through, for example, the organisation and management of events – where the health and safety of participants will also be of paramount importance. This being the case, it is important that this section is used in alongside the Human Resource, Corporate Governance and Child Protection sections. A wealth of information is provided within this section but the key elements are:

1. Understanding the responsibilities of the Board or Committee for the provision of a safe, healthy working environment for its employees and participants
2. Developing and communicating a Health and Safety Policy
3. Appointing and training health and safety representatives
4. Producing, circulating and ensuring the use of the appropriate documentation
5. Monitoring and, if necessary, reporting accidents and incidents to the authorities.

The Health and Safety Executive’s Booklet ‘An Introduction to Health and Safety’ includes a template for a comprehensive health and safety policy.

Guidance Notes

• Health and Safety at Work Guidelines – CIPD
• Health, Safety and the Working Environment – Business Link
• Heath and Safety – Premises – Business Link
• Directors’ Responsibility for Health and Safety – NCVO
• Health and Safety Law Overview – NCVO
• Safe Use of Computers – NCVO
• Health and Safety Checklist – NCVO
• Fire Safety Law for Businesses – ODPM
• Health and Safety Executive Forms Database – HSE
• Report Form for an Injury or Dangerous Occurrence – HSE

Examples

• Health and Safety Policy – ASA
• Incident Report Form – England Hockey
• Multisport Event Incident Report Forms – MPAGB
• Travel Tips and Advice – The FA