Hazard Reporting Policy

INTRODUCTION

We recognise that staff have an invaluable monitoring role within the workplace in helping to identify hazards (see Hazard Reporting and Recording Guidance) before they cause an injury or accident. In addition, staff also have a legal duty to report conditions that might cause harm.

It is our policy to:

• Have an effective system for the reporting of hazards found by staff in their workplace.
• Ensure all reported hazards are dealt with expediently and efficiently.
• Check that action has been taken following receipt of a hazard report.
• Train staff to verbally report the following circumstances immediately:
  • Discovery of a fire
  • Ineffective, defective or missing guards
  • Damaged or ineffective personal protective equipment or clothing
  • Faulty equipment that cannot be operated safely
  • Insufficient training or information to carry out your work safely
  • Insufficient information on the use and handling of a hazardous substance
  • Spillage of a hazardous substance
  • Potential incident or dangerous occurrence
  • Complete checklists for hazard spotting at prescribed intervals.