Statement of Intent
SALC is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment for employees, Board members, volunteers, contractors and visitors.
We will:
- Comply with health and safety legislation.
- Identify and manage workplace risks.
- Provide information, instruction and training as required.
- Maintain safe systems of work.
- Support employee wellbeing.
- Consult employees on health and safety matters.
- Continuously improve our health and safety arrangements.
Health and safety is a shared responsibility and all employees are expected to take reasonable care of themselves and others.
Responsibilities
Board
The Board has strategic oversight of SALC and delegate overall responsibility for health and safety governance to the CEO.
CEO
The CEO is responsible for:
- Implementing this policy.
- Ensuring risk assessments are completed and reviewed.
- Investigating incidents where necessary.
- Providing appropriate information and training.
- Monitoring compliance.
Employees
Employees must:
- Work safely and follow procedures.
- Report hazards, accidents and near misses.
- Cooperate with health and safety arrangements.
- Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others.
Arrangements
SALC will maintain suitable arrangements for:
- Office working.
- Homeworking and hybrid working.
- Display Screen Equipment (DSE).
- Lone working.
- Work-related travel.
- Training events and meetings.
- Mental health and wellbeing.
- First aid and accident reporting.
- Fire and emergency procedures.
Risk assessments will be reviewed annually, following incidents, or when significant changes occur.
Incident reporting
Employees must report accidents, incidents, near misses or health and safety concerns to the CEO as soon as possible.
Risk assessment
□ Know the DSL
□ Report concerns immediately
□ Keep accurate records
□ Maintain professional boundaries
□ Use secure systems
□ Verify unexpected requests
□ Protect personal data
□ Follow social media guidance
□ Escalate online safety concerns
□ Call 999 in an emergency
Changes to this policy
This is a controlled document and is the responsibility of the SALC CEO. It was last updated on 4th November 2026.