It is our policy to provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions, equipment, and experiences for all who work at or with Northern Ballet. This also extends to anyone taking part in our activities.
Responsibilities
Overall and final responsibility for Health and Safety in the Company is that of the Executive Director.
- Implementation of the policy is managed by the Facilities Manager
- All staff have the responsibility to cooperate with the policy to achieve a safe and healthy workplace and to take reasonable care of themselves and others
- Whenever a member of staff notices a health or safety problem which they are not able to correct, they must immediately tell the Facilities Manager or the Executive Director
Accidents
First Aid boxes are situated across the building: the Facilities Manager is responsible for the upkeep of the First Aid boxes and the Accident books.
- Ground Floor – Reception and Kitchen
- 1st Floor – Wardrobe Workroom
- 2nd Floor – Academy Office
- 3rd Floor – Communications/Development Office
- 4th Floor – Main Office
A First Aid box is available on tour. The Company Manager is responsible for the upkeep of the First Aid box and Accident Book.
Notices of qualified First Aiders are displayed in all offices and meeting rooms. If you require First Aid, please contact Reception on 305 who will in turn contact the nearest First Aider.
All accidents will be reported and registered in the Accident Book which is located at Reception or with the Company Manager.
For further information regarding First Aid and Medicine, please see Appendix L.
Fire Safety
Fire Alarms are serviced and checked regularly in accordance with the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 (RRFSO) and can be viewed by the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority.
Escape routes at Quarry Hill are checked daily by the Facilities Manager and Fire Action notices are displayed on all floors.
Fire drills are practiced every six months with records kept by the Facilities Manager.
Fire Marshals are allocated on each floor.
Bomb Alert and Evacuation
On receipt of a notification of a bomb alert, this will be notified immediately to the Executive Director or the Facilities Manager who will then instigate an evacuation.
Terror Threat
We have designated safe spaces across the building in the event of a terror threat.
Staff will ensure all participants are kept as safe as possible and will communicate with their emergency contacts as soon as possible.
Security
All staff are required to maintain a high standard of security at all times.
Only staff and authorised visitors/contractors are allowed to access areas beyond the public foyer and are required to wear a security pass at all times.
Hazards
The Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring any hazards in the building are managed as safely as possible. This includes:
- storage spaces
- fire exits
- electrical equipment (PAT testing)
- dangerous substances (cleaning materials etc.) Risk Assessments are completed before any substances are used
General
The building is cleaned regularly, in line with government advice.
Quarry Hill is designated a No Smoking building which includes the use of e-cigarettes.
All problems associated with the building should be reported immediately to the Facilities Manager or the Executive Director.
Covid-19
Northern Ballet has a thorough risk assessment which sets out protocols and procedures for a safe environment. It is a live document which is regularly reviewed and updated.
It is everyone’s responsibility to stop the spread of Covid-19 and adhere to all procedures set out in the document.
If anyone shows signs of Covid-19, you must not enter the building.
Further advice and guidance for classes and courses can be found in your course handbook.
Further Information
All staff should read the full Company Health and Safety Policy which can be found in General/Handbook and Policies, a hard copy is given to freelancers and volunteers.