Online guides to…
As a centre dealing with people and collecting data you need to be aware of some key things and have some key policies in place. The main ones are health and safety, equal opportunities and data protection. The links below give you the basic background to each of these themes. They can be used to advise you on what you need to do about them and what you need in place. There are also draft policies available so you don’t have to do as much work.
The Learning Gateways training has modules on these key areas:
Health and Safety
Health and Safety
Getting started on health and safety.
Health and Safety Executive
Five steps to risk assessment.
HSE - Health and Safety Law (PDF Format)
Health and safety law: What you should know.
OSH for Everyone
A guide for employers about developing and writing a health and safety policy.
NAVCA - Health and Safety Policy (Word Doc)
National Association for Voluntary and Community Action’s health and safety policy.
Data Protection
Voda (PDF Format)
Information sheet on data protection.
Voluntary Action Sheffield (PDF Format)
This Information Sheet provides a brief overview of the main requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.
Information Commissioner's Office
Data protection guide from the Information Commissioner's Office.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunities Commission
The Equal Opportunities Commission deals with sex discrimination and inequality related to gender, including good practice in the fair and equal treatment of men and women.
Commission for Racial Equality
A ten point plan to help employers promote equality of opportunity in their organisations.
Commission for Racial Equality - Good Practice
The Commission for Racial Equalities sample equal opportunities policy.
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