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Future in Action

Lend-A-Hand Days – Remember Safety Still Comes First!

It is fantastic to see so many UK employees taking part in Lend-A-Hand days which are having a really positive benefit for our local communities and organisations. If you are taking part in a day please remember that Health & Safety still comes first. We have had one injury during an event and this is one too many.

Before any Lend-A-Hand day the most senior member of staff involved should take responsibility and think about any risks involved and ensure that all staff come prepared with the right PPE and equipment.  On the day, before work starts, please risk assess the tasks and ensure everyone is suitably briefed, and monitor activity during the event – it is easy to let enthusiasm take over. A simple but effective risk assessment sheet is available on the Lend-A-Hand Shift page and also from Ellen Boylin.

Lend-A-Hand days are great fun and good for team building but as they often involve unfamiliar tasks and physical activities please do take the time to stop and think before starting so everyone enjoys the day and goes home safely.