This document provides an overview of health and safety policies and procedures for an organization. It outlines roles and responsibilities, key risks to be aware of, fire evacuation procedures, and what to do in the event of an emergency. Employees and learners are responsible for working safely, reporting any issues, and knowing who to contact for assistance. Managers must ensure safety policies are followed and that staff have the proper training and equipment to perform their roles safely.

1. Health and Safety Induction <insert your organisation’s name> Last updated: <date>

2. Institutional H & S policy statement Here, you should insert a health and safety policy statement for your institution.

3. Agenda Roles and responsibilities Who does what and where to find them Key risks Identifying your work/learning environment Fire evacuation Procedures, locations More information For staff Interactive quiz (separate ppt)

4. We have a duty of care to all employees, learners, contractors, and visitors with whom we do business We will ensure that our Health and Safety Officer carries out regular risk assessments of our workplace - and acts on them You can find the Health and Safety Officer [ here ] or by phone [ here ] Our responsibility [ies] as an employer Image from: http://www.rsc-sw-scotland.ac.uk/project_pages/health_safety.htm

5. Point out and help to manage risks Work in a safe manner Never carry out a task you believe may be dangerous Use any safety equipment provided with or is required by your course, and follow the safety instructions Know where to find the local Fire Warden and Health and Safety Officer Know what to do in the event of a fire Report accidents, even if they seem minor Your responsibilities as learner/employee Are to:

6. A quick re-cap Make a note of any queries here (this box allows text entry in slideshow mode)

7. Key people and processes Health and Safety Officer <Insert name> <insert location> Fire Warden <Insert name/s> <insert location> First Aider <Insert name/s> <insert location>

8. Key places [Insert a floor plan] showing fire exit(s) and designated sick room(s) Image from: http://www.rsc-sw-scotland.ac.uk/project_pages/health_safety.htm Replace this with a floor plan

9. In the event of a fire Warning sound (“get ready to evacuate”) sounds like [ ] Evacuate sound (“leave the building now”) sounds like [ ] Muster point (where we gather) is at [ ]

10. If you manage others, you must: Ensure safety policies are effectively implemented Review our customer systems and procedures that we operate within to ensure compliance and suitability Understand regulations relevant to activities under your control Carry out or participate in regular risk assessments Ensure that the working environment is safe and safe working methods are adopted Page one of two

11. Ensure that staff have adequate skills and experience for the role and have been suitably trained to perform their work safely Ensure that staff have the correct equipment to do their job Ensure that staff have been appropriately trained in health and safety Where needed, bring in occupational health support Page two of two If you manage others, you must:

12. For more information Our health and safety policies and procedures are stored at < insert location > [place link here to interactive test]