RSPCA Cambridge & District Branch

Health and Safety Policy

1. Introduction

This policy applies to all Branch employed staff and volunteers. A copy of the policy is posted in the premises for reference. It is supplemented by a comprehensive Health and Safety Manual which outlines in detail the administrative arrangements for Health and Safety within the Branch and the procedures to be followed in order to minimise health and safety risks.

This Manual is available for reference by managers, staff and volunteers. It is reviewed regularly to take account of changes. Urgent health and safety instructions are dealt with by separate memoranda and incorporated into the manual at the review.

2. Policy Statement

a. The Branch will ensure so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of all members of staff and volunteers and also exercise its duty of care in respect of the health and safety of all persons visiting Branch premises (e.g. contractors, members of the public).

The Branch requires the full co-operation of members of staff and others in meeting these objectives.

b. The Branch will comply with all relevant legislation which is designed to ensure good standards of health and safety at work.

c. The Branch will ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe and healthy working conditions, safe plant and equipment and systems of work. Appropriate protective equipment and clothing will be provided to minimise risks where these are unavoidable. The Branch will provide such information, training and supervision as are necessary to ensure health and safety at work.

d. Responsibility for health and safety at work within the Branch and its workplaces lies ultimately with the Branch Chairman and Committee. He/she delegates responsibility for the overall organisation and administration of health and safety to the Manager of the premises (who may work on a voluntary basis).

Day-to-day responsibility for health and safety in the workplace lies with the Manager, his or her deputy and members of staff and volunteers themselves.

An organisation chart is provided below:

Branch Committee

Manager (may be voluntary)

Volunteers and Members of Staff

Signed Date

(Branch Treasurer)