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Health and
Safety: Premises
Health and Safety issues affect premises and all those who use them.
The organisation has to ensure that reasonable care is taken to
see that all those using the premises with permission will be reasonably
safe, and this includes staff, committee members, guests and people
delivering goods and mending appliances.
Health and safety
legislation and regulations cover the following areas related to
premises:
- cleanliness
- overcrowding
- temperature
- ventilation
and lighting
- toilets
and washing facilities
- staircases
- seating
- first aid
There is a requirement
for managers to assess risks in the workplace, and take all reasonable
steps to avoid or minimise identified risks. Safe systems of working
must be established, and staff trained in safety procedures. Employers
of 5 or more employees must have written risk assessments and a
written health and safety policy.
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