Microsoft Word - HS Summary Ireland 2018

 Consequently the health and safety arrangements set out  within this document and specific office risk assessments  effectively mitigate any risks to which young persons are  exposed.    In the event of children being present in a Lockton office and where  they are not directly supervised by their guardian (e.g. parent or  teacher) then a specific risk assessment needs to be carried out.    Also; in the event of a young person or child undertaking an activity  that is outside the scope of normal office operations then specific  risk assessments may be required.  Examples of where this might be  appropriate include visits to industrial premises / construction sites  or participation in charitable events.  If attending through work experience or other training it is likely  there will be a Risk Assessment form to complete for the educational  institute looking after the young person. These should be completed  and a copy retained for file.  If no assessment form is provided by the young person’s sponsor  then contact facilities for a form to use.  16 and 17 year olds will be limited to 8‐hours per day, 40 hour week.   If aged under 18 then a copy of their birth certificate will be required  and if under 16 – written parental consent is needed.  HSP 15 Lone Working  There may be circumstances when an Associate is present in an  office alone (e.g. early in the morning or in the evening).  The nature  of the office based activities undertaken mean that this will not  normally create significantly elevated risks to the associate.

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