We are committed to operating in a way that ensures, as far as it is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of everyone who works for or with A New Direction, including our staff, participants, practitioners, visitors, contractors, and others who may be affected by our activities.
We will comply with its duties towards you under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, so far as is reasonably practicable, in order to:
- provide equipment and systems of work that are safe and without risks to health, and a safe place of work
- ensure the safety and absence of risk to health in connection with the use, handling, storage, and transport of articles and substances
- provide information, instruction, training, and supervision as may be necessary to ensure the health and safety at work of its employees
- make regular risk assessments available to employees
- take appropriate preventive/protective measures
- appoint competent personnel to secure compliance with statutory duties and undertake reviews of the policy as necessary
Everyone who works for A New Direction is expected to read and adhere to this policy and commits to doing so as part of their employment contract.
Read the Health and Safety Policy (PDF, 366 KB). This policy has been prepared in compliance with Section 2(3) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and binds all staff and visitors.
