Health & Safety

Health & Safety Policy:

Empower U is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all individuals, including young people and grown-up adults, who engage with our charity. Our Health & Safety Policy outlines our responsibilities, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the well-being and safety of everyone involved in our activities and programs.

1. Responsibilities:

Management: The management group is in charge of creating and preserving a safe and healthy work environment, adhering to pertinent health and safety laws, and allocating the resources required for implementation.
Employees and Volunteers: It is the duty of all employees and volunteers to adhere to health and safety regulations, report risks or events as soon as they arise, and take part in training courses to improve their knowledge and abilities.
Participants: To guarantee a safe experience, we ask that attendees of our events abide by safety regulations, report any issues or injuries, and follow staff directions.

2. Risk Assessment:

We regularly evaluate the risks associated with our operations, facilities, and equipment in order to spot possible dangers and put preventative measures in place to lessen them. To keep a safe environment, risk assessments are evaluated and modified as necessary.

3. Training and Awareness:

All employees and volunteers receive thorough health and safety training from us, which covers subjects like danger identification, emergency protocols, first aid, and fire safety. We also encourage participants and guests to practice health and safety.

4. Emergency Preparedness:

We have emergency procedures in place, including evacuation plans, first aid kits, and designated personnel trained in emergency response. Staff and volunteers are familiar with these procedures and can act quickly and effectively in case of emergencies.

5. Equipment and Facilities:

We make certain that all facilities and tools utilized in our programs adhere to safety regulations and are routinely maintained. To avoid mishaps or harm, defective machinery or dangerous circumstances are quickly reported and fixed.

6. Incident Reporting:

For the purpose of reporting and looking into health and safety events, we have a well defined protocol. To enable remedial measures and lessons to be learned, staff, volunteers, and participants are encouraged to report dangers, near misses, accidents, or illnesses.

7. Compliance and Continuous Improvement:

We aim to continuously enhance our health and safety procedures while adhering to industry standards and pertinent health and safety laws. Enhancement opportunities are identified through external audits, staff, volunteer, and participant feedback.

8. Communication and Consultation:

Through training sessions, signage, handbooks, and other channels, we inform all stakeholders on health and safety policies, procedures, and information. In order to foster a culture of safety, we also confer on health and safety issues with employees, volunteers, and participants.

9. Contact Information:

Please contact [contact email or phone number] our health and safety officer with any questions, complaints, or ideas regarding health and safety at Empower U.