5.0 General Arrangements for the Protection of Visitors

So far as is reasonably practicable, routes and areas of the premises used by visitors are in a safe condition.

The Council ensures that access to areas which are hazardous such as plant rooms, are kept locked to restrict access to authorised persons. Where authorised persons such as engineers have access, it has been ensured that suitable warning signs and hazard information is provided. Contractors risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) must be provided and reviewed before any works commence and to refer to the Managing Contractors Policy for further guidance.  Access may be further controlled by a permit to work scheme and the host member of staff and those with control of contractors has responsibility for monitoring and informing and enforcing any systems in place.

Our risk assessments consider all those who may be exposed to hazards in our workplace, including visitors. All employees are instructed to take responsibility for their visitors and to notify Security where provided of anyone they consider to be an unauthorised visitor.  Where there is static manned security station the Security officers should be approached directly with this information.  Where these do not exist in a building, notification should be made to Facilities Management in corporate buildings.