ISSE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE POLICY

Purpose and Scope

This policy sets out the ISSE’s commitment to providing Health, Safety and Welfare awareness and understanding educational training guidance and qualification facilities not only to employees, volunteers, contractors, visitors and other persons affected by our activities but also to our members, their clients, building occupants and society as a whole.

Policy Statement

    • Safety Management System – The ISSE has established a Safety Management System (SMS) aligned with ISO 45001:2018. The system includes risk assessments, safe working procedures and emergency plans.
    • Legal compliance and standards – The ISSE complies with statutory requirements and set standards for the health, safety and welfare of employees and the public.
    • Health, Safety and welfare culture – The ISSE fosters a positive culture through consultation and communication via its unique holistic educational training, qualification and registration programme.
    • Safe working environment – The ISSE provides safe work environments and equipment. Necessary to eliminate or mitigate hazardous or otherwise unsafe environments.
    • Training and supervision – The ISSE provides adequate information, instruction, training and supervision, as deemed applicable.
    • Contractor management – The ISSE ensures that Contractors are competent and ethical and follow ISSE’s safety standards.
    • Incident reporting and investigation – The ISSE requires all accidents and near misses must be reported. ISSE investigations will identify and resolve root causes.
    • Review and improvement – The ISSE SMS will be reviewed regularly to ensure effectiveness.

 

4.3 Responsibilities

    • Chief Executive/Responsible Officer – Overall accountability.
    • Health, Safety and Welfare Manager – Develop the system and provide guidance.
    • Managers and Supervisors – Conduct risk assessments and monitor compliance.

 

4.4 Customisation Guidance

ISSE Members and service providers are expected to tailor the SMS to reflect the scale and nature of operations. Smaller organisations may implement simplified risk assessments, while larger firms should establish formal safety committees.