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MID CHESHIRE FOODBANK
HEALTH AND SAFETY LEAD/VOLUNTEER – Role description
1. Background:
Established in 2012, Mid Cheshire Foodbank (MCFB) is part of the Trussell Trust’s UK network of over 1400 Foodbanks, which provide food to people in crisis in their local areas.
2. Our Purpose:
MCFB exists to provide relief to individuals and families in crisis in Mid Cheshire and surrounding areas, through the provision of a sustainable food bank and associated activities.
3. Role summary:
To lead on health and safety practice and compliance for Mid Cheshire Foodbank (MCFB).
4. Responsible to:
MCFB Warehouse Manager.
5. Responsibilities:
List of duties:
1. Regularly review activities and practice within the Warehouse/FDCs to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety Policy. Inform the Warehouse Manager of any issues requiring attention
2. Ensure volunteers regularly receive Health and Safety updates.
3. Identify specific information/training needs for volunteers
4. Undertake annual Risk Assessments in all premises being used by the foodbank, liaising as appropriate with representatives of buildings used
5. Ensure all volunteers know the process for reporting accidents and regularly review the way the process is used. Report issues of concern to Warehouse Manager.
6. Review working practices and ensure safe working practices are developed where necessary.
7. Ensure all appropriate volunteers have received manual handling training and are familiar with ladder use requirements.
8. Put in place, and maintain, appropriate fire safety measures.
9. Review fire safety in all premises being used by the foodbank.
10. Provide information and ensure all volunteers have received training on fire safety measures.
6. Next Steps:
If you want to apply please go to the Mid Cheshire Foodbank website to obtain an application form and complete and return to MCFB as indicated on the form
If you want to apply please go to the Mid Cheshire Foodbank website to obtain an application form and complete and return to MCFB as indicated on the form.
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