Health and Safety statement of intent

Health and Safety is a very important consideration

for anyone engaging an artist.

At the time of booking a tailor made workshop specification and risk assessment will be carried out with regard to all materials, equipment and known safety hazards.
Appropriate arrangements will be made to ascertain if the proposed venue is a suitable space for the activity to take place.
On the day.
• A thorough risk assessment will be carried out in advance of the start of the activity.
• Evaluation will be carried out during and after the activity has taken place.
Health and Safety Policy Statement of intent.
Aim
• To provide adequate control of the health and safety risks arising from the work activities.
• To provide and maintain all of the equipment that will be used during the activity.
• To ensure safe handling and use of equipment and substances. Please note JaxsArts and Designs only use substances and equipment that are age/ ability appropriate.
Participants are advised about the safe handling of tools/ equipment during the activity.
• To ensure that the workshop is appropriate and meets the needs of the participants.
• To review and revise this policy as necessary at regular intervals. (please see footer for revision date)
Additional information
CRB and Public Liability Insurance In today's society we are more aware of personal safety than we used to be, with this in mind JaxsArt and Designs ensures that the following in place. -
• A clean enhanced Criminal Records Bureau certificate is in place for the artist and all additional staff.
• Public Liability and Employers Liability Insurance cover to the value of ten million pounds.
• A Health and Safety Policy
And appropriate paperwork which includes the following:
• A activity specific and sit specific risk assessment which will be completed in advance of and whilst providing the activity.
• A accident/incident form to be completed if when appropriate.
It is the responsibility of the client or the venue management to ensure that
• The environment has its own health and safety/ risk assessment procedures and safeguards in place and that it complies with current H/S regulations.
• That they ensure that all staff is informed of any changes in the environment that may affect their ability to carry out the activity in a safe manner.
That when working with children / vulnerable adults that overall responsibility lays with the parents /carers or the organisations who has engaged me to ensure that suitable safety precautions / arrangements have been made.

Reviewed and revised April 2010