Section 3.0 Statement of Safety Policy The Safety Policy of Dundalk Media Centre is: That standards of Safety, Health and Welfare must be maintained at the highest level. The statutory obligations are the minimum standard for which all employees and volunteers of the company are responsible and the aim must be to attain higher standards. Dundalk Media Centre will identify hazards, assess the risks and implement control measures to minimise any such risks. Dundalk Media Centre will purchase equipment in accordance with the required standards and codes of practice and insure that all existing equipment conforms to all current standards and codes of practice. Dundalk Media Centre will ensure that employees and volunteers at all levels will receive sufficient training in the safety, health and welfare aspects of their work. Dundalk Media Centre will establish a mechanism for consultation with employees and volunteers on matters of health and safety. It is legal requirement of the 2005 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act that all employees and volunteers co-operate together and with their employer to prevent injury to themselves or others. It is only with the active co-operation of all that good health and safety practices can be maintained. Dundalk Media Centre will obtain, where necessary, the services of a competent person for the purpose of ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety, health and welfare at work of all employees and volunteers. The company’s Security Policy is that a minimum of two people are on the premises while broadcasting live. This policy will be implemented through co-operation between management, employees and volunteers.
Signed ________________________________________ (Chairperson) Date __________________________________________
Review Date March 2013
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