Work Equipment Policy

To enable Compass Group UK & Ireland to meet the requirement of health and safety legislation in respect of the selection and use of work equipment.

To find out more, open or download the full Guidance here.

External Guidance 

Health & Safety Executive guidance documents: 
Using Work Equipment Safely
Providing and Using Work Equipment Safely

Workplace Risk Assessment Policy

To ensure that Compass Group UK & Ireland meets the legal requirements for employers to provide a safe and healthy working environment.

Procedure

The Site Manager is responsible for:
-Completing the Workplace Risk Assessment and reviewing it every 3 years (retain for 6 years) or sooner if there are significant changes to the workplace or in working arrangements. A review is also necessary following a workplace related incident.

The Line Manager is responsible for:

- Assisting the Site Manager, if necessary, in arranging for any necessary remedial work to be carried out that is identified when completing the Workplace Risk Assessment

Guidance

When completing the Workplace Risk Assessment, answer each question either Yes, No or Not Applicable.
Where a "No" answer is given, consider the possible management actions suggested and record what action is to be taken in the Action/Comments column.

If further advice is required, contact your HSE Manager.

Go to Workplace Safety Management System where you can download: Workplace Risk Assessment.

Workplace Transport Policy

To ensure that Compass Group UK & Ireland meets the legal requirements for employers in respect of using vehicles in each site/workplace.

To find out more, open or download the full Guidance here.

Additional Information

Go to the Workplace Safety Management System page where you can download the following: 
Workplace Transport Risk Assessment
Weekly Vehicle Check.

External Guidance 

Health & Safety Executive guidance documents: 
Workplace Transport Safety
Thorough Examination Of Lifting Equipment
A Guide to Workplace Transport Safety
Workplace Transport Inspection Pack

Use the links below to go to other relevant sections of the Health and Safety Executive Website:
Vehicles at Work
Vehicle Load Safety
Falls From Vehicles Interactive Site