Health & Safety Policy Version: Nov 2023

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Amber Care Recruitment Agency Health and Safety Policy

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1. Policy Statement:

Amber Care Recruitment Agency is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, clients, visitors, and other stakeholders. Our organization recognizes the importance of maintaining high standards of health and safety to prevent accidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses.

 

2. Objectives:

Our health and safety objectives include:

• Identifying and minimizing workplace hazards and risks.

• Complying with all relevant health and safety legislation and regulations.

• Providing adequate training and resources to ensure employee competence.

• Encouraging a culture of responsibility and accountability for health and safety.

• Continuously improving health and safety performance through regular assessments and reviews.

 

3. Responsibilities:

• Management: The leadership team is responsible for setting health and safety objectives, allocating resources, and ensuring compliance.

• Employees: All employees are responsible for following health and safety procedures, reporting hazards, and actively participating in health and safety initiatives.

 

4. Risk Assessment:

We conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement control measures to minimize or eliminate those risks.

 

5. Training and Competence:

Employees receive appropriate health and safety training to perform their tasks safely. Competence is regularly reviewed, and additional training is provided as necessary.

 

6. Emergency Procedures:

Clear and effective emergency procedures are in place, including evacuation plans, first aid facilities, and communication systems.

 

7. Reporting and Investigation:

All accidents, incidents, and near misses are promptly reported, investigated, and analyzed to prevent future occurrences.

 

8. Communication:

Health and safety information is effectively communicated to all employees through training sessions, notices, and regular updates.

 

9. Compliance:

Amber Care Recruitment Agency is committed to complying with all applicable health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry standards.

 

10. Review and Continuous Improvement:

This Health and Safety Policy is regularly reviewed to ensure its effectiveness. Continuous improvement is achieved through feedback, audits, and management reviews.