Comprehensive regulation are now in force regarding health and safety at work. It is advisable to have a person appointed to this responsibility, who could well be the verger. However, whether or not the verger is officially responsible for the health and safety policy of his church, he does have a general and legal commitment to provide a safe environment not only for the public, but safe for other staff and the verger himself.
The regulations regarding the ‘control of substances hazardous to health’ (COSH) should be strictly observed, and all cleaning materials, chemicals, oil, incense correction fluid used and stored correctly.
Security of a building and its contents can be a headache, though common sense and good housekeeping can help ease potential problems. Valuables should be tied down or alarmed; if in doubt, lock them away. It is easy to concentrate only on small items such as crosses and candle sticks, when considering security within the church, but much larger items are just as vulnerable. All valuable items should be marked and secured to deter potential thieves.
Advice relating to health and safety, fire and crime prevention, performing licences, can be obtained locally: see your library for information.
The regulations regarding the ‘control of substances hazardous to health’ (COSH) should be strictly observed, and all cleaning materials, chemicals, oil, incense correction fluid used and stored correctly.
Security of a building and its contents can be a headache, though common sense and good housekeeping can help ease potential problems. Valuables should be tied down or alarmed; if in doubt, lock them away. It is easy to concentrate only on small items such as crosses and candle sticks, when considering security within the church, but much larger items are just as vulnerable. All valuable items should be marked and secured to deter potential thieves.
Advice relating to health and safety, fire and crime prevention, performing licences, can be obtained locally: see your library for information.