SAFETY POLICY

Seniornet HBC Inc is committed to providing and maintaining an environment and system of work that is safe and without undue risk to the health and safety of members and others.

We shall strive to protect all members and visitors from accidental harm and our property from accidental damage.

To achieve this we shall:

1. Provide a safe work area, safe equipment and proper materials.

2. Establish and insist upon safe methods and safe practices at all times.

3. Comply with legislative requirements.

4. Comply with the requirements of Approved Codes of Practice and Standards accepted as best practice.

5. Consult with Government bodies, industry groups and other stakeholders in the development of health and safety standards and monitoring techniques.

The responsibility for safety shall be adopted as an integral part of everyday work, therefore it is vital that everyone shares in the commitment to eliminate unsafe acts and conditions by thinking and acting safely at all times.

Seniornet HBC Inc will appoint a Safety Officer.

The Safety Officer is Neville Cook.

Duties of the Safety Officer:

• The Safety Officer is required to inspect the premises quarterly and to report the result of the inspection to the committee.
• The Safety Officer is required to ensure that fire safety and first aid equipment is installed and available and that Exit signs are in place.
• The Safety Officer is required to maintain a record of accidents.

This Health and Safety Policy became effective in October 2004

July 2010