There are various health and safety “must haves” for parishes including:
- Health and Safety Statement
- Training and Induction
- Systems for Risk Management
- Health and Safety Policies
- Emergency Management
- Incident Management
- First Aid Requirements
- Contractors and Subcontractors
- H&S Meeting Minutes
- Building Safety Checklist
- Annual H&S Review Plan
Please refer to the Worksafe New Zealand website for policies and forms, and for an introduction see the Worksafe page Health & Safety at Work – Quick Reference Guide.
Information on Health & Safety will also be included in Part 3 of the upcoming Church Management Support Guide: Human Resources.
Please also refer to the Child Protection Policy here.