Health and safety policy statement

St John Ambulance, a company limited by guarantee, recognises and accepts its responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, its Regulations and other relevant legislation and will take all reasonably practical steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all employees and volunteers within St John Ambulance. The Chief Commander assumes overall responsibility for health and safety within the Priory and delegates to County Commanders the administration of the policy and procedures within their Counties.

It is the policy of St John Ambulance to ensure:

• proper consideration and resourcing of health and safety issues in the  business planning and implementation processes
• the establishment of appropriate organisational structures and a culture which supports risk management and secures the full participation of all members of the organisation
• the implementation of a systematic approach to the identification of risks and the measures to manage them
• recognition at all levels that good management control is essential for the prevention of accidents, ill health and dangerous occurrences
• adequate arrangements at all levels of the organisation to review performance and learn from experience.

It is the policy of St John Ambulance to ensure that individuals are aware of their legal obligations:

• To co-operate fully with management. This will require commitment from all members of St John Ambulance, including Priory Council, members; volunteers; and salaried staff
• To follow the safety rules and regulations laid down by St John Ambulance
• To take reasonable care of their own health and safety and the safety of others who may be affected by their work activities
• To undertake any training in health and safety matters as appropriate
• To report any hazardous conditions to their immediate supervisor or Officer

This policy will be regularly monitored to ensure that its objectives are achieved. It will be reviewed and if necessary revised in the light of legislative or organisational changes.

Roger Chatterton, Chief Commander.