C&G Safety & Environmental Limited

Tackling Safety 'In House'

An example of the work and costs involved...

Planning [17 hours]

• Initial meeting to discuss options and needs - 2 hours (x3)
• Meeting between Partners and PM - 2 hours (x4)
• Research options available for training & development then book courses - 3 hours

Enabling [£1,165 plus 4 days absence from practice]

• Training of the Practice Manager - 2 Days (£400 + absence cost)
• Training of one deputy to assist - 2 days (£400 + absence cost)
• Purchase of Health & Safety Guidance & updates - £265.00

Scoping [104 hours plus home reading]

• Review of the Practice covering Fire Issues - ½ Day
• Review covering COSHH issues - ½ Day
• DSE Risk Assessment and Review - 1 Day
• Additional areas including Workplace Violence, Electricity, Appliance Tests, Pregnant Workers, Manual Handling, Medication, etc. - 11 Days over 12 months

Developing [124 hours and rising]

• Writing of the arrangements section (duties, responsibilities etc.) - 4 days over 2 months
• Writing of practice checks and reminders (2.5 Days over 1 month)
• Writing of procedures for work from computer equipment through to locking of the surgery at night (11 Days over 12 months, not yet complete)

Reviewing [12 hours]

• Check the original practice risk assessment and procedures as experience has built and originals may be flawed - (1.5 hour sessions x 8)

Maintaining [£250 plus 16 hours plus 3-5 hours ongoing]

• Retraining organised following year for update on new regulations and practices - 1 Day @ £250
• Review legislation to ensure policies and procedures still relevant - 2 Days
• Answer queries from staff, patients, insurers and partners - ongoing, 3-5 hours per month