1.1 Induction Training
The Group will ensure that all new employees, including young persons on schemes such as work experience, are given sufficient induction training to ensure they are conversant with the health and safety risks associated with the work on which they will be employed. The training will be carried out at company/department level and include the general information listed on Form SC/Induction 001. The employee shall be briefed on risks specific to their employment as job training progresses. Any relevant written risk assessment shall be given to the employee at the initial briefing.
Subsidiary companies are to be aware of the statutory restrictions imposed upon work undertaken by young persons and will comply with these restrictions. During any placement, the young person will be given similar status to all other employees.
The Personnel and Departmental Managers have the responsibility for ensuring that the provisions of this policy are met.
1.2 Health and Safety of Pupils on Work Experience.
The department and school/college etc. shall agree in advance:-
· the department and school/college etc. responsibilities.
· the activities in which the young persons will be employed.
· activities which the young person will not undertake.
· any special arrangements (eg medical grounds such as hearing impairment etc.)
· time and place of the induction of the young person.
· issue of protective clothing etc. (if necessary).
· levels of supervision and visits by school staff.
· how incidents involving young persons will be dealt with and review of the placement.
1.3 Risk Reduction
Areas and/or activities to which young persons are not to be exposed (unless undergoing recognised training with suitable competent supervision) and to which children are not to be exposed at any time are:-
· dangerous machinery. (eg powered guillotine, grounds equipment etc).
· mechanical lifting operations.
· work over or adjacent to deep water.
· climbing operations.
· construction site visits (unless authorised by the Principal Site Contractor).
· activities involving high noise or vibration levels.
· work or entry into excavations and any high risk confined space.
· work or entry into areas where exposure to toxic substances is foreseeable.
· climbing operations.
· construction site visits (unless authorised by the Principal Site Contractor).
· activities involving high noise or vibration levels.
· work or entry into excavations and any high risk confined space.
· work or entry into areas where exposure to toxic substances is foreseeable.
· entry into areas isolated for electrical maintenance work, eg around open panels etc.
· work involving possible exposure to biological or chemical agents, or any substance categorised as a carcinogen.
1.4 Safe Systems of Work
All new employees shall be fully briefed (inducted) prior to any placement. The briefing shall be undertaken by the Subsidiary Company Managers/Supervisory staff and shall include:-
· introduction to the manager responsible for the employee.
· introduction to the Health and Safety Policy and department safety rules.
· issue of any relevant safety information.
· prohibited areas and/or activities (include dangerous machinery).
· hazardous substances (warning labels, data sheets and signs).
· lifting heavy objects.
· housekeeping.
· electrical equipment hazards.
· use of protective clothing and equipment.
· emergency procedures (fire alarm, emergency exits, evacuation).
· first aid and accident reporting (first aider location).
· hygiene.
· how to obtain further information and advice.
1.5 Provision Of Information
Schools and colleges etc may require information concerning any risk assessments carried out to protect their placement. Should managers require assistance in ensuring assessments are completed and available, they should seek assistance from the Group Safety Officer immediately placements are initiated.
Definitions
Young Person under the age 18 yrs.
Child not yet reached the national school leaving age.
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