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It is available in full at: [http://bit.ly/SaferEnvironment](http://bit.ly/SaferEnvironment)  \nSection 4 of A Safe Church which follows here has been updated in line with that guidance.  \nGeneral  \nFor guidance on all general aspects of Health and Safety including:  \n• premises  \n• fire  \n• access to buildings  \n• first aid  \n• accidents  \nplease follow the guidelines for churches and sample policies produced by the Ecclesiastical Insurance Group. These can be downloaded from their website, [www.ecclesiastical.com](www.ecclesiastical.com), or requested in hard copy by phoning 0345 777 3322 (Monday–Friday 8.00am–6.00pm), e-mailing [churches@ecclesiastical.com](churches@ecclesiastical.com) or writing to Church Department, Beaufort House, Brunswick Road, Gloucester GL1 1JZ.  \nRegular inspections  \nIt is strongly recommended that when Churchwardens and others are undertaking annual health and safety and fire inspections of the premises, these inspections should also take account of health and safety issues which relate specifically to children and adults who may be vulnerable. In particular:  \n• hazardous pieces of equipment (for example kettles) are positioned out of reach of vulnerable people, especially young children, and with no trailing leads  \n• there are no obstructions in passageways  \n• the first aid kit should be regularly inspected.  \nWhen activities are run specifically for children and adults who may be vulnerable:  \n• ensure the meeting place is warm, well lit and well ventilated, and kept clean and free of clutter  \n• toilets and hand basins should be easily available, and hygienic drying facilities should be provided  \n• there should be enough space available for the intended activity  \n• if food is regularly prepared on the premises, the facilities will need to be checked by the Environmental Health Officer and a Food Handling and Hygiene Certificate acquired  \n• children’s packed lunches should be kept refrigerated. Drinks should always be available  \n• a register of attendance must be completed at every activity  \n• groups must have access to a telephone in order to call for help if necessary  \n• fire doors should be unlocked. Leaders should be aware of the fire procedures (see below)  \n• no smoking should be permitted by leaders when accompanying participants in the activities anywhere, on and off the premises  \n• alcohol and illegal drugs must not be used by those accompanying children and adults who may be vulnerable in their care or at a time that could affect their care  \nWalking  Welcoming  Growing Section updated January 2020  4-1  \nSection 4: Keeping safe  \n• unaccompanied children and young people should not walk to or from the premises along dark or badly lit paths  \n• a first aid kit and accident book should be available on the premises. All accidents or incidents must be recorded in the accident book, as soon as possible after the accident or incident occurs, but in any case before the premises are vacated following the activity  \n• it is strongly recommended that at least one of the leaders in a children’s or youth or vulnerable adults’ group has attended a recognised First Aid course  \n• for large events, St John’s Ambulance or the equivalent should be in attendance  \n• out-of-sight places such as toilets should be regularly checked.  \nWhat leaders should know about fire:  \n• what the sound of the fire alarm is  \n• where exits and emergency exits are located  \n• how to use any fire-fighting equipment  \n• how to take the register of people present with them  \n• where the assembly area is situated  \n• where the nearest telephone is  \n• the name and address of the premises  \n• who will meet the fire brigade when it arrives.  \nA practice of evacuating the premises with children, young people and vulnerable adults should take place twice a year an","cbCaioslEnxhyyMv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioslEnxhyyMv","pdf",421016,55,"English","# Section 4: Keeping safe\n## Health and safety\n## General guidance for premises and safety matters\n## Regular inspections\n## What leaders should know about fire\n## Practice evacuations and leadership responsibilities\n## Identifying and assessing risk","[{\"question\":\"What should be considered during annual health and safety and fire inspections?\",\"answer\":\"Inspections should also account for health and safety issues affecting children and adults who may be vulnerable, including safe positioning of hazardous equipment, clear passageways, and regular inspection of the first aid kit.\"},{\"question\":\"What minimum fire-safety knowledge should leaders have?\",\"answer\":\"Leaders should know the fire alarm sound, locations of exits and emergency exits, how to use fire-fighting equipment, how to take registers, where the assembly area is, where the nearest telephone is, the premises name and address, and who meets the fire brigade.\"},{\"question\":\"What is a risk assessment in this guidance?\",\"answer\":\"A risk assessment involves systematically identifying what could be dangerous and cause harm to children and adults who may be vulnerable, then determining how hazards can be prevented through sensible precautions and existing controls.\"}]","Section 4 - Keeping safe | PDF",1790239664,19]