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1. GENERAL STATEMENT
JC Electrics are committed to ensure that all our staff have received adequate
training to be able to carry out their duties safely and without risk to themselves
or others. We aim to achieve this by providing induction training for all
new employees. It will also be provided to other such as sub-contractors who
may spend time and work under our control. Where necessary, we will provide
training for existing staff. This will consist of on-the-job and external
training. The need for training will be determined by the requirements of
the individual employee’s job role. Due to its importance, this policy
will form part of our overall health and safety policy.
2. THE LEGAL POSITION
JC Electrics will provide adequate training to our staff as set out within
the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. It is also required
by other more specific legislation which relates to use of machinery, handling
activities, use of hazardous substances and the wearing of Personal Protective
Equipment. JC Electrics will test for adequacy based on providing sufficient
training to ensure that employees can carry out their duties without jeopardizing
either their health and safety, or that of their colleagues, visitors or members
of the public. In order to achieve this, it is important that the training
given is understood by all staff.
3. PROCEDURE
The following procedures describe the steps that we will take to comply with
our obligations to provide adequate training.
Induction Training
All new starters will receive induction training. This is based around JC
Electrics health and safety induction checklist which covers key areas such
as fire safety, first aid, manual handling, PPE, welfare facilities, risk
assessments, the reporting of accidents and emergencies and any workplace
hazards. A signature will be required from the employee to confirm that they
have received and understood the contents of the training. A copy of this
signed checklist will be kept on their personnel file.This training will also
be provided to sub-contractors who will be working on our construction sites.
Determining Training Needs
Some training is a statutory requirement, e.g. for manual handling activities.
However, where this is not the case, a risk assessment will be used to determine
whether any training is necessary in order to carry out the job role safely.
The specific needs of the individual will also be considered at this time.
Where an employee’s job involves the operation of tools or machinery,
on-the-job training will be provided by a competent person. It is the responsibility
of the employee’s site agent that this is carried out. This training
will also be given if an employee changes jobs and is unfamiliar with the
equipment or process involved. It is JC Electrics policy that this will be
undertaken before work begins.
If new machinery or equipment is introduced into our business, further training
is likely to become necessary. If so, JC Electrics will arrange with the manufacturer
or supplier before an employee is allowed to begin to work with it.
External Training Courses
If certain training is needed and cannot be provided in-house, then the individual
employee and their line manager will need to identify a suitable external
course. JC Electrics will provide the most cost-effective training available.
All reasonable expenses, such as traveling will be reimbursed.
4. EMPLOYEES' DUTIES
Employees are expected to co-operate with their employer JC Electrics, to
attend health and safety training courses. We expect that all reasonable effort
will be made to attend a course, but if that isn’t possible, we will
be notified well in advance. Should an employee fail to attend a course which
is a legal requirement without good reason, we retain the right to treat it
as a disciplinary matter. Employees are also expected to carry out their tasks
in accordance with training given, at all times. This is to enable us to maintain
effective safe systems of work.