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Health and Safety Policy for Ndukauba LTD.

1. Introduction
Ndukauba Ltd is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all employees, volunteers, visitors, and service users. This Health and Safety Policy outlines our commitment to health and safety, the responsibilities of all stakeholders, and the procedures in place to ensure a safe working environment.

2. Policy Statement
Our aim is to:

• Prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill health.
• Manage health and safety risks in our workplace
• Provide clear instructions and information, and adequate training, to ensure employees and volunteers are competent to do their work.
• Engage and consult with employees and volunteers on day-to-day health and safety conditions.
• Implement emergency procedures, including evacuation in case of fire or other significant incidents.
• Maintain safe and healthy working conditions, provide and maintain plant, equipment, and machinery, and ensure safe storage/use of substances.

3. Responsibilities

3.1 Management Responsibilities

• Ensure that health and safety is a core organizational priority.
• Provide leadership and resources to meet health and safety obligations.
• Ensure risk assessments are carried out and reviewed regularly.
• Implement and enforce health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure employees and volunteers receive adequate training, information, and supervision.
• Investigate all accidents and near misses to prevent recurrence.

3.2 Employee and Volunteer Responsibilities

• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety
• Follow health and safety procedures and use safety equipment provided.
• Report any health and safety concerns to their supervisor immediately.
• Participate in health and safety training and discussions.
• Cooperate with management on health and safety matters.

4. Risk Assessment

4.1 Purpose

• To identify potential hazards and evaluate the risks associated with them.
• To implement measures to reduce or eliminate risks.

4.2 Procedure

• Conduct regular risk assessments for all activities and locations.
• Record findings and review them periodically or when changes occur
• Implement control measures to minimize risks
• Communicate findings and control measures to all relevant parties

5. Training

5.1 Induction Training

• All new employees and volunteers will receive health and safety induction training covering basic procedures, emergency arrangements, and their responsibilities.

5.2 Ongoing Training

• Regular training sessions will be provided to ensure knowledge and skills are up-to-date.
• Specific training will be provided for tasks with higher risk levels.

6. Emergency Procedures

6.1 Fire Safety

• Ensure fire risk assessments are carried out and reviewed regularly.
• Install and maintain fire detection and firefighting equipment.
• Develop and practice evacuation procedures.
• Train staff and volunteers in fire safety and evacuation procedures.

6.2 First Aid

• Provide adequate first aid facilities and equipment.
• Train sufficient first aiders to meet the needs of the organization.
• Ensure all employees and volunteers know how to access first aid support.

7. Accident Reporting and Investigation

7.1 Reporting

• All accidents, incidents, and near misses must be reported immediately to a supervisor.
• An accident report form must be completed for all incidents.

7.2 Investigation

• All reported incidents will be investigated to determine their cause and prevent recurrence.
• Findings and recommendations will be documented and shared with relevant parties.

8. Monitoring and Review

8.1. Regular Monitoring

• Conduct regular inspections of the workplace to ensure compliance with health and safety standards
• Review risk assessments and control measures periodically.

8.2. Policy Review

• This Health and Safety Policy will be reviewed annually, or more frequently if significant changes occur.
• Feedback from employees and volunteers will be considered in the review process.

9. Consultation and Communication

9.1. Consultation

• Engage with employees and volunteers on health and safety matters through regular meetings and feedback mechanisms
• Encourage suggestions for improving health and safety

9.1. Communication

• Ensure all health and safety policies, procedures, and updates are effectively communicated to employees and volunteers.
• Display health and safety information prominently in the workplace.

10. Compliance

• Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation and regulations.
• Regularly review compliance to ensure ongoing adherence to legal requirements.