Hotel / Public House

The health and safety policy document consists of 3 main parts:

• The general policy statement
• The organisation and responsibilities for carrying out the policy
• The arrangements for ensuring health and safety of employees

Accident Arrangements

• Details of the first aid facilities and trained members of staff
• Accident book location
• Reporting procedures under RIDDOR
• Contacts at the nearest hospital/GP, etc

Fire Safety Arrangements

• Fire precautions and procedures for staff to take in the event of a fire
• Fire escape routes
• Contacts at the fire department
• Details on inspection procedures to ensure fire safety

Training

• Identification of person(s) responsible for training
• Details of the specific training and supervision required for each job
• Information on the methods of identifying training requirements
• Details on the type and the location of training records

Hazardous Substances

(subject to risk assessment)

• Location of COSHH data sheets for substances, these may include cleaning chemicals, Beerline cleaner, CO2 cylinders etc
  Identification and location of a suitable storage area
• Safety requirements for use of substances e.g. personal protective equipment
• Procedure for introducing a new chemical

Electrical Equipment

• Procedures for checking for electrical safety
• Details of who carries out visual checks/formal checks
• Action to be taken in the event of a problem
• Contact details for electrician

Gas Appliances

• Details of the examination scheme for gas appliances
• Action to be taken in the event of a problem
• Contact details for Corgi registered service/repair workers

Manual Handling

(subject to risk assessment)

• Precautionary measures to be taken to minimise manual handling, e.g. when moving crates/kegs, CO2 cylinders, luggage, etc.
• Training details

General Safety Requirements

(subject to risk assessment)

• Methods of keeping traffic routes free from obstruction
• Prevention of slips, trips and falls
• Cleaning regimes and procedures

Rules for Visitors and Contractors

Report to reception/management on arrival and departure

Safe Use of Machinery

• Details of training requirements for staff
• Safety precautions to be taken when using all equipment e.g. food slicer, dumb waiter, compactor, passenger lift, etc

Welfare Facilities

• Staff toilet provision
• Staff rest area provision including non smoking facilities
• Adequate heating, ventilation, lighting, etc.

Lone Working

• Provision of training of lone workers to understand the risks and take the necessary precautions
• Instructions on how to raise the alarm in the event of an emergency
• Regular use of a contact system e.g. 2 hourly telephone contact

Pest Control Arrangements

Name and contact details of pest control company

Noise Control

For employees exposed to noisy equipment/bands, etc

It must be borne in mind that this is not an exhaustive list of subject matters. Not all of the above areas may be applicable to your business.