From b89c63a21b8bcbb004c326eff015977c58de88c7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Prabuddha Hans <21313482@studentmail.ul.ie> Date: Tue, 20 May 2025 23:09:47 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Handover: HSO draft 1 --- .../Handovers/Health_And_Safety_Officer.md | 30 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 30 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Committee/2024-2025/Handovers/Health_And_Safety_Officer.md diff --git a/Committee/2024-2025/Handovers/Health_And_Safety_Officer.md b/Committee/2024-2025/Handovers/Health_And_Safety_Officer.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..633ef30 --- /dev/null +++ b/Committee/2024-2025/Handovers/Health_And_Safety_Officer.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +## Health And Safety Officer +#### Prabuddha Hans + +The purpose of this document is to assist the incoming CompSoc Health and Safety Officer for the upcoming year 2025/26. + +### Duties +The position of HSO involves the following duties: + +- Ensure that Health and Safety is a priority at all society events, hazards need to be avoided at all times +- Make sure CompSoc members don't get injured at our events. +- Keep up to date with COVID-19 guidelines from UL Wolves C&S, University of Limerick, and the Government. +- Ensure that members are aware of our required safety measures. +- Review Computer Society's Safety statement. +- Report accidents and injuries. +- Report potential hazards to members at events. +- Take responsibility for members during trips. +- Ensure that CompSoc's First Aid kit is stocked and up to date, and available at events and brought during trips. +- Check for food allergies and dietary preferences when food is being ordered. + + +### Guide +Make sure you know how to handle minor wounds and injuries like cuts and bruises. + +If you are going on trips with the society, keep an eye on the headcount to make sure nobody's missing. +Again, keep an eye out for any potential hazards like broken chairs, desks or a heavy item being in an unsafe position. + +### Summary +As the HSO you need to keep an eye out for any dangerous behaviours (safety hammer does not count) and review the Health and Safety Statements. +In the case of another global pandemic, it's vital as part of your role that you ensure that Governmental, UL, and C&S requirements are followed in +Comp Soc while running society events.