POLICY STATEMENT
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Leamington Studio Artist is committed to meeting in full our duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of volunteers, contractors and members of the public who may be affected by its activities.
Leamington Studio Artist will observe all relevant statutes, regulations and codes of practice and will take appropriate steps within its authority for the:–
– Provision and maintenance of equipment that is safe and without risks to health.
– Provision of sufficient information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary, to ensure the health and safety of its volunteers and public.
– Maintenance of a safe place of work and provision and maintenance of a safe means of access to it and egress from it.
– Provision and maintenance of adequate welfare facilities.
To realise these objectives Leamington Studio Artist shall make available adequate resource to promote and maintain Health and Safety and endeavour to prevent any incident that may result in injury or ill health.
Trustees and volunteers must accept our role and responsibilities and undertake them to the best of our ability. In this way we can all play a part in creating a safe, risk-free environment for everyone.
Health and Safety advice is available from the Trustees.
Designated managers will be responsible for the supervision of volunteers and for ensuring that volunteers are given relevant health and safety information.
Chair and Trustees
September 2023
