THE ORCHARD PLAYERS
Health and Safety Policy
Our policy sets out how we endeavour to prevent accidents and ill health, moving us ever closer to our goal of Zero Harm. It will also set out the responsibilities of all relevant parties with regards to the health and safety of our members and visitors
Overall Objective
To provide and maintain safe and healthy conditions, equipment and system for all our cast and visitors to our rehearsals and shows and to provide such information, training and supervision as they need for this purpose.
Key Responsibilities
Health and Safety Officer:
- Complete annual review of health and safety policy
- Complete annual review of risk assessment
- Complete pre-show risk checks to ensure current risk assessment covers all applicable aspects
- Maintain and manage all health and safety documents / records
- Monitor hazards / accidents, complete investigations and take appropriate actions as necessary
- Inform committee of any actions that are required
- Update list of fire wardens and first aiders for each show
- Liaise with Community Centre about first aid kit
The Orchard Players Committee:
- Be available to record and pass on information regarding accidents, incidents or hazards
- Ensure members are kept informed of any changes to health and safety policy / risk assessments
- Liaise with community centre over any issues that may arise
- Provide any required information to third parties with regards to health and safety
- Act in a manner that promotes, encourages and enforces good health & safety practices, and member wellbeing.
Members:
- Follow all guidance given in risk assessments or by HSO/Committee
- Report any accidents, hazards, incidents, or near misses to HSO/Committee
The committee accepts overall responsibility for this policy, its implementation and compliance.
This policy applies to all Orchard Players members, cast, crew, and volunteers.
This Health & Safety Policy Statement will be reviewed annually and revised as necessary.
Dated: 01/04/2025
Review:01/04/2026