Camberwell After School Program

CASP is committed to maintaining safe and healthy working conditions and to preventing accidents and instances of work-related ill health by ensuring that all activities carried out on company premises or undertaken by its employees are managed in such a manner so as to avoid, reduce or control all foreseeable risks to the health and safety of anyone who may be affected by such activities as far as is reasonably practicable. This policy will be reviewed and revised every two years by the Centre Manager for the Executive Board’s approval.

EMPLOYER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
In furtherance of the above policy statement and the need to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and other relevant health and safety legislation, CASP will:
• provide and maintain safe equipment and safe systems of work;
• ensure materials and substances used are properly stored, handled, used and transported;
• assess the risks to the health and safety of anyone who may be affected by work activities;
• consult with employees on matters affecting their health and safety and ensure that all employees are competent to do their tasks;
• provide information, training, instruction and supervision;
• provide a safe place of employment;
• provide a healthy working environment;
• provide a written Health and Safety Policy;
• look after the health and safety of other people, in addition to employees;
• talk to safety representatives.

EMPLOYEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
Employees have a legal responsibility to take care of the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their actions or omissions and to co-operate with supervisors and managers on health and safety issues. Employees should not interfere with anything provided to safeguard their health and safety and should report all health and safety concerns to the appropriate person as set out in this policy. All employees are required to report all accidents, near miss events and work-related causes of sickness absence to their supervisor or manager. The purpose of reporting such incidents and any subsequent investigation is to identify the underlying cause(s) and any contributing factors and to prevent a recurrence.

The organisation and arrangements for implementing this policy are set out in detail in CASP policies and procedures. The CASP will communicate and make this policy available to parents and all persons working in, for or on behalf of the Camberwell After School Project.