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Seymour Jacklin: /* APPENDIX 1: Personal Safety Guidance for Staff Working Alone */

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APPENDIX 1: Personal Safety Guidance for Staff Working Alone

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	* use of hazardous substances that present a risk of serious acute health effects in the event of exposure		* use of hazardous substances that present a risk of serious acute health effects in the event of exposure

	==== [[~~APPENDIX 1: Use of Mobile Phones\|~~APPENDIX 1: Personal Safety Guidance for Staff Working Alone]] ====		==== [[APPENDIX 1: Personal Safety Guidance for Staff Working Alone]] ====

	== Driving at Work ==		== Driving at Work ==

Rebekah Hook: /* Driving at Work */

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Driving at Work

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	Drivers must follow safe driving practices:		Drivers must follow safe driving practices:

	Obey all traffic laws, speed limits, and regulations.		* Obey all traffic laws, speed limits, and regulations.
			* Do not operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any impairing substances.
	Do not operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any impairing substances.		* Do not drive when excessively tired.
			* Use seat belts at all times.
	Do not drive when excessively tired.		* Avoid using mobile phones or other distractions while driving. Handcrafted has a zero-tolerance policy for texting or emailing while driving and only hands-free talking while driving is permitted (see Electronic Devices and Passwords Policy).

	Use seat belts at all times.

	Avoid using mobile phones or other distractions while driving. Handcrafted has a zero-tolerance policy for texting or emailing while driving and only hands-free talking while driving is permitted (see Electronic Devices and Passwords Policy).

	Drivers must follow the Lone Working Policy when giving lifts:		Drivers must follow the Lone Working Policy when giving lifts:

Rebekah Hook: /* Manual Handling */

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Manual Handling

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	==== [[APPENDIX 1: Use of Mobile Phones\|APPENDIX 1: Personal Safety Guidance for Staff Working Alone]] ====		==== [[APPENDIX 1: Use of Mobile Phones\|APPENDIX 1: Personal Safety Guidance for Staff Working Alone]] ====

			== Driving at Work ==

			==== Policy ====
			At Handcrafted, we are committed to ensuring the safety of our employees who drive personal vehicles for work-related purposes. We recognise that staff members are often required to drive during their working day, whether that is travelling between hubs, support visits and activities, giving lifts to trainees, or transporting organisational equipment.

			This policy outlines the responsibilities and requirements for employees who drive as part of their roles, to ensure safety and compliance with the law.

			Staff members who are going to be driving for work purposes are briefed at induction on the safe use of their vehicle and made aware of the requirements and responsibilities outlined in this policy.

			==== Requirements & Responsibilities ====
			Before an employee starts driving for work-related purposes, we ask to see a valid driver’s license appropriate for the vehicle being driven. Staff members who drive for work purposes must be covered by business insurance.

			Employees are responsible for regularly inspecting and maintaining their vehicles to ensure they are appropriately insured, taxed and in roadworthy condition. They are responsible for organising their own repairs and servicing when necessary.

			Employees are responsible for any fines or penalties resulting from traffic violations incurred while driving for work.

			All driving-related accidents must be reported as required by law, and line managers must be informed of any accidents that occur during the work day.

			Drivers must follow safe driving practices:

			Obey all traffic laws, speed limits, and regulations.

			Do not operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any impairing substances.

			Do not drive when excessively tired.

			Use seat belts at all times.

			Avoid using mobile phones or other distractions while driving. Handcrafted has a zero-tolerance policy for texting or emailing while driving and only hands-free talking while driving is permitted (see Electronic Devices and Passwords Policy).

			Drivers must follow the Lone Working Policy when giving lifts:

			* Staff members must not give lifts by themselves to a person identified as higher risk.
			* When doing multiple pickups or dropoffs, staff should do them in an order that means they will not end up travelling alone with a higher-risk person.
			* They should avoid taking a person in their car who is not known to Handcrafted (i.e. if we have no referrers risk assessment for them or have not had the opportunity to assess and record any risks.)

			==== Engage-Specific Requirements ====
			Staff members who drive children are required to have breakdown cover and to have their vehicle checked annually by the Operations Manager, in addition to the above requirements and responsibilities. We keep records of their vehicle documentation.

	== Manual Handling ==		== Manual Handling ==

Rebekah Hook: /* MANUAL HANDLING */

2025-01-09T14:16:50Z

MANUAL HANDLING

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	== ~~MANUAL HANDLING~~ ==		== Manual Handling ==

	==== Policy ====		==== Policy ====
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	The aim of this guidance is to provide employers and manual handling co-ordinators with guidance on how to take the necessary steps to comply with the regulations.		The aim of this guidance is to provide employers and manual handling co-ordinators with guidance on how to take the necessary steps to comply with the regulations.

	==== Identification of manual handling activities ====		===== Identification of manual handling activities =====
	The first stage is to identify any manual handling activities which occur within the workplace or are undertaken by your employees at work. You should also include any manual handling activities which occur away from your normal place of work.		The first stage is to identify any manual handling activities which occur within the workplace or are undertaken by your employees at work. You should also include any manual handling activities which occur away from your normal place of work.

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	If the manual handling activity involves twisting, i.e. moving the upper part of the body while keeping the feet static, and the frequency of lifting does not exceed 1 lift every two minutes and there are no posture constraints, then the guideline weights should be reduced by 10% when twisting through 45 degrees and 20% when twisting through 90 degrees.		If the manual handling activity involves twisting, i.e. moving the upper part of the body while keeping the feet static, and the frequency of lifting does not exceed 1 lift every two minutes and there are no posture constraints, then the guideline weights should be reduced by 10% when twisting through 45 degrees and 20% when twisting through 90 degrees.



	If the manual handling activity involves twisting and stooping/bending then the guideline weights should be reduced by 50%. If the guideline weights are exceeded then a more detailed risk assessment should be made as this is particularly stressful on the back.		If the manual handling activity involves twisting and stooping/bending then the guideline weights should be reduced by 50%. If the guideline weights are exceeded then a more detailed risk assessment should be made as this is particularly stressful on the back.

Rebekah Hook: /* APPENDIX 1: Personal Safety Guidance for Staff Working Alone */

2025-01-09T14:15:19Z

APPENDIX 1: Personal Safety Guidance for Staff Working Alone

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Rebekah Hook at 13:22, 9 January 2025

2025-01-09T13:22:46Z

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Rebekah Hook: Created page with " = LONE WORKING = == Policy == We recognise the importance of ensuring that all lone working activities are managed appropriately to minimise risk. The safety of workers will always be carefully considered in lone working situations and we will ensure they are capable of responding correctly to emergencies. Such emergencies may arise due to fire, equipment failure, illness, accidents and unauthorised intruders. We will assess the potential hazards from..."

2025-01-09T13:03:26Z

Created page with " = LONE WORKING = == Policy == We recognise the importance of ensuring that all lone working activities are managed appropriately to minimise risk. The safety of workers will always be carefully considered in lone working situations and we will ensure they are capable of responding correctly to emergencies. Such emergencies may arise due to fire, equipment failure, illness, accidents and unauthorised intruders. We will assess the potential hazards from..."

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