Introduction
Last updated:This policy outlines the requirements to ensure that all employees of the council are appropriately trained to undertake their duties in respect of Health & Safety, first aid, fire safety and associated areas relevant to their work activities. The Council’s recommended minimum standard for employee health and safety training of staff is provided, along with the types of training available.
In common with other forms of learning and development, attending a training course is not the only way of obtaining health and safety information, skill and competence. Other acceptable methods are included within this policy.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) consider that in order for some staff to do their jobs safely certain training must be designated as compulsory by the Council. This is indicated in the text where applicable.
Anyone organising training must ensure that the trainers have the skill/ qualifications/competence, appropriate to the level of training to be delivered. Where appropriate an assessment of competence should be carried out and recorded at the end of the training.