Health & Safety
All of our work placement companies must:
- Have a clear Health and Safety policy which is displayed within the work space and provide a H&S checklist to TTPL as evidence of adherence to legislation.
- Abide by UK Health and Safety legislation by maintaining their Public and Employers Liability insurance coverage.
Provide a full induction that includes as a minimum:
- Tour of the premises
- Introduction to their direct supervisor and work colleagues
- Explain fire safety procedures
- Demonstrate any personal protection clothing or equipment needed
- Introduce any Health and Safety and First Aid personnel
- Indicate where the First Aid Kit is located
- Confirm hours of work, including rota systems and breaks
- Introduce any essential policies, procedures or practices
- Explain what to do in the event of sickness or other absence
- Explain the management structure
- Talk through their main role, products and services of the company
- Discuss how and where their work placement fits into the company
- Complete any required company paperwork
- Confirm main tasks, responsibilities and limits to their responsibilities
- Any other instruction or training they may need to fulfil their role
