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			GSL sites GSL Australia Accuread Rebound ecd HMP Ryehill HMP Wolds POLICY STATEMENTS Please read through our policy statements: ANTI-BULLYING DRUG POLICY HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY INCENTIVES & EARNED PRIVILEGES INDUCTION RACE RELATIONS S.A.S.H. SEARCHING TRAINING POLICY WORK ALLOCATION HEALTH & SAFETY In accordance with the requirements of the Heath and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA 1974), Section 2(3), this is the Policy Statement for HMP Altcourse. The prison will comply fully with the requirements of the HASAWA 1974 and all relevant statutory provisions, subject only to exceptions, exemptions and qualifications as are provided for the legislation. HMP Altcourse is committed to providing and maintaining the health, safety and welfare of all its employees, prisoners in its care and all other persons likely to be affected by its operations and activities. HMP Altcourse will provide all information, instruction, training and supervision necessary so that work can be carried out in the safest practicable manner and to the highest possible standard. HMP Altcourse also accepts its responsibilities, so far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure that the operation and maintenance of plant and equipment is safe and without risks, and that safety devices, where applicable, are provided and maintained. Equally, there is emphasis on continual improvements in systems and procedures in order to promote safety and health in all areas of operation. Whilst the overall responsibility for health and safety rests with the Director, all employees, irrespective of title have a legal responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others, whether in preventing accidents and injury from occurring, reporting potential dangers or simply ensuring personal safety. (HASAWA 1974, Section 7) The co-operation of all employees is vital to the success of this policy. Failure to comply with the safety rules and instructions constitutes a disciplinary offence. In accordance with the HASAWA 1974, Section 2(3), this policy will be revised as and when changes arise or annually, whichever is the earliest. Each revision will address current needs and will be brought to the attention of all employees and others.