Comprehensive HSE manual for use in the health and
hospitality industry Contains industry specific health and
safety measures
About this document
Why have HSE manuals and policies?
There are strict laws on health, safety and welfare at work. Compliance is critical. It is too late when an accident has occurred. Your team must know how best to prevent the accident.
Who will use this manual?
This document is a comprehensive ‘all round’ manual for use in the health and hospitality industry. We have identified the main causes of accidents and ill health within the industry and targeted these aspects in detail. Whether you are in catering, boat charters, dentistry this manual deals with the most important health and safety issues within the industry.
Application
and features
This document is a model policy for a medium or large organisation within health and hospitality with up to 5,000 staff. It contains narrow, industry specific provisions, is fully comprehensive and in plain, easy to understand English
It makes it easier for a manager to manage the business by setting out clear paths through the law and processes involved
The structure and layout are easy to follow and can be cut down or otherwise edited according to your particular requirements
Contents
Interpretation – describes the terms used in the document
Introduction
Manual Control sheet – for updating the manual concisely
Manual revision and control
HSE Management Systems - This section gives all information you need on 'how to implement this Manual in the workplace', 'what documentation are involved', 'what records are to be kept for compliance with law', etc.
Planning and Control
Legal and other requirements
Objectives
Management Programmes - A highly useful segment dealing with responsibility for environmental management programmes, performance measurement, action plans, reviews and amendments, dealing with new process/activities, etc.
Organisation
Training & Awareness
Communication & Consultation
General Arrangements
Risk Assessment
Emergency Response
Measurement Analysis & Improvement
Review
Schedules on (bearing in mind the main causes of injury and ill health within the industry)
HSE Policy Statement
HSE Organisation Structure: names the individuals responsible for health and safety.
HSE Responsibilities: aids in delegating tasks to the appropriate individuals so that everyone knows their responsibilities within the organization
HSE Safe working practice guide (including manual handling)
Industry Specific Health and Safety Hazards (including manual handling, musculoskeletal injury control, noise and vibration, safe use of cleaning chemicals, dealing with members of the public safely, dermatitis, managing slips, trips and falls)
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Document: 16110
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Explanatory notes:
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Draftsman
This document is drawn and maintained by Net Lawman. It is real law in plain English.
