Health and Safety Representatives are appointed by the Board and it is expected they will work closely with the Head Deacon where appropriate.
The Church Board has overall responsibility for ensuring the health and safety of all church premises and activities. Even when responsibility has been delegated to a Health and Safety Representative and/or to the Head Deacon the Board is still responsible for ensuring that these posts work effectively and are appropriately directed and supported so that they may create a safe environment.
The Head Deacon sits on the local church board meetings and will be held responsible for ensuring that the necessary action is taken to comply with Health and Safety requirements. The Head Deacon also chairs specific meetings attended by all deacons to ensure continuity of information.
