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Amity Reading Clubs Health and Safety Policy: Supplementary InformationClick on the links below to go to the paragraph you need: Arrangements and Safety Procedures (Examples) ORGANISATION RESPONSIBILITIESThe overall responsibility for health and safety policies and the management framework for putting them into effect lies with the Founding Organisers and the Management Committee; Members of the Management Committee will review health and safety planning and set objectives for health and safety actions at their regular (quarterly) meetings; All members and associates of Amity Reading Clubs will be kept adequately informed on health and safety issues during weekly club meetings or at the AGM; Local arrangements affecting safety at individual clubs are the responsibility of the Supervising Tutor for that club, who will supervise and co-ordinate safety precautions within the club and inform volunteer tutors and students of these arrangements; Planning for health, safety and welfare will be driven by the outcomes of regular risk assessments and reviews of health and safety policy by the Founding Organisers and the Management Committee; New members of ARC will receive training in general health and safety issues during their introduction to the club, and any additional training will be provided on an ad hoc basis as necessary; Copies of the general statement of health and safety policy, and of any health and safety procedures to be observed, will be made available to all club members. ARRANGEMENTS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES (EXAMPLES)Accident and dangerous incident reporting Equipment safety and electrical hazards Fire Precautions Means of Escape First Aid Cover Health and Safety Information Lifting operations Personal Safety Risk Assessments Training Visitors |