{"id":3104,"date":"2026-06-06T16:03:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T16:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beccleschoralsociety.co.uk\/wp\/?page_id=3104"},"modified":"2026-06-06T16:03:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T16:03:24","slug":"health-safety-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.beccleschoralsociety.co.uk\/wp\/?page_id=3104","title":{"rendered":"Health & Safety Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

BECCLES CHORAL SOCIETY Health & Safety Policy (May 2026)<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Purpose<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Beccles Choral Society is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all those involved in its activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Beccles Choral Society is a volunteer-led charity with no employees and does not own or control premises. Beccles Choral Society normally hires third-party venues for rehearsals, concerts and other events. This policy sets out proportionate arrangements to manage health and safety risks arising from our activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Scope<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    This policy applies to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0All members of Beccles Choral Society, including Trustees\/committee members
    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0Volunteers and freelance musical leaders
    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0All engaged performers, such as orchestras, accompanists or other professionals engaged for rehearsals, concerts or events
    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0All rehearsals, concerts, fundraising and social events organised by Beccles Choral Society<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Trustees<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Trustees (Committee) have overall responsibility for ensuring appropriate health and safety arrangements are in place and reviewed annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Event Leads<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For each rehearsal, concert or event, a named individual (e.g., Chair, concert manager or other committee member) will take practical responsibility for overseeing health and safety arrangements on the day, including coordination with engaged performers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Members, Volunteers and Engaged Performers<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    All members, volunteers and engaged performers are expected to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0Take reasonable care of their own health and safety
    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0Avoid conduct that may put others at risk
    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0Follow reasonable instructions relating to health and safety
    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0Report hazards, accidents or concerns promptly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Risk Assessment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Beccles Choral Society will undertake simple, proportionate risk assessments for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0Concerts and public performances
    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0Fundraising events
    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0Social events
    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0Activities involving staging, equipment or unusual venue layouts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Risk assessments will be proportionate to the size and nature of the activity and will take into account all participants, including engaged performers and any equipment they bring.
    Where regular venues are used, risks will be reviewed periodically or if circumstances change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. Venues<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    As Beccles Choral Society hires venues rather than owning premises:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0Beccles Choral Society will cooperate with venue management regarding health and safety arrangements
    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0All participants, including members and engaged performers, will follow the venue\u2019s fire, evacuation and safety procedures
    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0At least one named person will familiarise themselves with the venue\u2019s emergency procedures and communicate key information to participants where appropriate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. Emergency Procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In the event of fire or another significant incident:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0Venue evacuation procedures will be followed
    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0Emergency services will be contacted where required (999)
    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0A responsible person will assist with communication and coordination where appropriate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    7. First Aid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Beccles Choral Society does not provide medical supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0Beccles Choral Society will identify first aid arrangements available at hired venues
    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0Emergency services will be contacted where necessary
    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0Where practical, members or volunteers with first aid experience may assist until professional help arrives
    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0Any incidents will be recorded in the incident book<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    8. Equipment and Storage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Beccles Choral Society will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0Ensure that any equipment it owns is stored safely
    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0Check that any staging or hired equipment appears safe before use
    \u2022 \u00a0\u00a0Avoid unsafe use of any electrical equipment (e.g., damaged leads, overloading sockets)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Members, volunteers or engaged performers assisting with staging or equipment set-up should take reasonable care to avoid injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    9. Accident and Incident Reporting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n