New Recruits Basic H&S Training Checklist

(Last updated 18th March 2009)

Goals

  1. Ensure all new recruits to the SLS research block and all new members of SLSLT staff are trained in essential, basic health & safety, to the same high standard across the School, as soon as they start work.
  2. Keep comprehensive records of basic health & safety training.

Objectives

  • Deliver essential, basic H&S training to all new recruits to the SLS research block and all new members of SLSLT staff on their first full day at work.
  • Make a record this training on the official Basic Training Checklist (BTC).
  • Ensure all personnel receive the same information delivered in a consistent fashion. Information must be current and correct.
  • Ensure trainers fully understand what to cover and how to deliver the training. (Detailed in the "Guidance for Trainers" document.)
  • Consult trainers on:
    • resources required o deliver basic training;
    • BTC content;
    • trainer’s instructions;
    • training required in order to confidently deliver basic training.
  • Monitor compliance with the above and deal with non-compliance quickly and effectively.

Monitoring Arrangements

  • The SLS H&S Information Officer will check completed BTCs against the staff database every 2 to 3 months and follow up on any missing checklists or names that are not listed in the database.
  • Compliance problems will be referred to the SLS H&S Management Committee.

Additional Information

  • The BTC is designed to be completed within about 30 minutes.
  • Lab Managers will automatically assume the role of Basic H&S Trainer/Adviser for their Division. Outwith Divisional lab areas, the head of the unit/group/team will be required to nominate an experienced, senior, competent member of staff to take on the role of Basic H&S Trainer/Adviser.
  • Trainers must make arrangements for cover to be provided when they are absent to ensure timely delivery of basic training continues. IB and LG will provide back-up should cover arrangements fail.
  • Training for trainers will be run on demand.
  • Click here for the current list of Basic H&S Trainers/Advisers.
  • Click here for the H&S Flyer for New Recruits