1.1 The Employer is under a duty to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees and other persons [including volunteers and members of the public] who are affected by its activities. Volunteers as well as employees must take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and must co-operate with the Employer so far as is necessary to perform any duty or comply with any requirement imposed by any relevant law.

1.2 Notices will be posted or issued giving information to all employed and volunteer staff to ensure that they are fully aware of the health and safety hazards within their working environment, the Employer's health and safety policy and the procedures to be followed and precautions to be taken in respect of them as necessary.