Health and Safety Policy Arrangements – Young Persons, Persons with Disabilities, New and Expectant Mothers

Catering to the specific needs of young persons, persons with disabilities, and new and expectant mothers is a crucial aspect of workplace health and safety. Young persons, due to their relative inexperience and lack of awareness about potential risks, require tailored risk assessments and additional supervision to ensure their safety, as outlined in the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Persons with disabilities may need workplace adjustments and specific support to facilitate safe and efficient work practices, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010. New and expectant mothers must be provided with appropriate accommodations and risk assessments to protect their health and that of their unborn or nursing child, adhering to the guidelines set forth in the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. By addressing these diverse needs, organizations create an inclusive, safe, and supportive working environment for all employees, fostering a culture of care and compliance.

Take a look at the information below for things you might want to include in your own H&S policy…

Feel free to copy / paste this list, and you can find out more about our full H&S policy here.

The [Proprietor / Directors] of [My Company] will ensure that;

  1. Specific assessments will be carried out to cover any persons that require certain considerations to be taken into account, namely the above list, but this is not exhaustive
  2. Provision is made to ensure the health and safety of persons listed above that is associated with their lack of experience, lack of mobility, etc.
  3. Employees are to ensure that the company is made aware of any disablement that is likely to affect their ability to carry out the task they are given

Our minimum health and safety performance standards will be obtained from; but not restricted to;

  • The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
  • The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
  • The Health and safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996
  • HSE’s L24 – Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare code of practice

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Written By Ian