Health and Safety Officer

The Board agreed this remit at their meeting of 24th September 2014. The Board agreed to drop this post on 22nd January 2022 after recommendation by Development Group.

HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER ROLE AND REMIT

ROLE

The Health and Safety Officer is responsible for providing information and guidance on health and safety matters to the Board, Members and Volunteers to enable them to be responsible for their own safety.

REMIT

• To develop, implement and monitor Board Occupational Health and Safety Policy, Programs, and Procedures;
• To assist the Board in complying with current health and safety legislation and/or regulations;
• To monitor health and safety awareness at all levels within the organization;
• To respond to volunteers’ safety concerns;
• To act as liaison with all related governmental bodies and regulating agencies.

Links:

• Freegle Board
• Insurance]] - the Insurance Coordinator reports to the Health and Safety Officer
• Document Approval Policy
• Safety Issues
• Safeguarding