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The Diocese recognises that
effective and efficient management of health, safety and
welfare is a management responsibility on an equal footing
with other management spheres of operation.
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The Diocese recognises that
it must comply with its common law and statutory obligations
in relation to the health, safety and welfare of all those
who work for it whether as employees, volunteers or
contractors.
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The Diocese encourages a
high standard of health, safety and welfare for the sake of
the common good and the coming of the Kingdom of God.
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The Diocese aims to provide
adequate control of the health and safety risks arising from
its work activities.
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The Diocese will consult
with its clergy, employees and volunteers on matters
affecting their health and safety.
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The Diocese will provide
information, instruction and supervision for its clergy,
employees and volunteers.
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The Diocese will ensure
that clergy, employees and volunteers are competent to
undertake the tasks expected of them, and provide training
where necessary.
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The Diocese will ensure
that all hazardous substances are handled and used safely.
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The Diocese is committed to
providing and maintaining safe plant and equipment.
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The Diocese will maintain a
healthy and safe environment for all those who use their
facilities.
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The Diocese is committed to
doing all that is reasonable to prevent accidents and work
related ill health.
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All those who undertake
work for the Diocese, whether they are clergy, employees,
volunteers or contractors, are expected to act responsibly,
to prevent injury to themselves and others, and to
co-operate with management in all matters relating to health
and safety.
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The Diocese is committed to
monitoring health and safety continuously and to reviewing
this policy in the light of any changes
