NG Healthcare Staff Handbook

Your safety – staying safe

Health & Safety at NG Healthcare – An A to Z Guide

Jo Carnwell, Home Manager, and Peter Chivers have overall responsibility for Health and Safety.

Each Unit has at least one Health and Safety Co-ordinator and Fire Warden – MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHO YOURS IS.

Unit Managers are responsible for:

• Nominating and appointing appropriate individuals to become Health and Safety Co-ordinators and Fire Wardens.

• Ensure that regular safety inspections are undertaken and receive reports on findings.

• Ensure that there is a policy which sets out department arrangements for:

• Reporting of accidents and incidents.

Assessing and controlling risks.

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• Ensure all new staff receive an induction and all staff are sent on regular training courses.

Every Individual has a duty to:

• Take care of their own Health and Safety

• Not to compromise the Health and Safety of others

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