Health and Safety:

For Health and Safety enquiries, advice, guidance or support in Health and Safety, or to request a compliance inspection please contact: Ian Yarrow, ian.yarrow@cliftondiocese.com

HEALTH AND SAFETY E-LEARNING:

All clergy, volunteers and employees can follow this link to the online training: Astute LXP

PARISH HEALTH AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES:

Nominate a willing volunteer or find out more about help available for your Parish.

IS YOUR PARISH COMPLIANT?

Are you meeting your legal and moral Health and Safety requirements?

FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT:

This is a legal requirement (under the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005) on all Parish buildings that the public may access… are you covered?

ASBESTOS:

Have you had a survey carried out by a competent person? Are you managing any Asbestos present?

RISK ASSESSMENT:

Are you controlling Parish risks appropriately? Contact Ian Yarrow or Property Services to find out more.

GAS SAFETY:

Is your heating system safe? This will need to be checked by a gas engineer on an annual basis.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY:

Every 5 years the electrical system will need to be inspected. An electrician will be needed to complete this.

WATER HYGENE:

Plumbing can harbour dangerous diseases, with regular flushing these can be avoided. A Legionella Risk Assessment will highlight any issues.