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Asbestos Policy v7.1 (exp Aug 25) HSC026 630KB PDF This document sets out Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trusts (NHFT) Policy for managing Asbestos. 30 Oct 2024
Central Alert System (CAS) Procedure v4 (exp May 26) HSCp025 362KB PDF The purpose of this document is to give comprehensive guidance in the effective, systematic, auditable approach to the distribution and action requirements of alerts, notices and other communications concerning safety that have been issued via the Central Alerting System (CAS). 30 Oct 2024
Control of Contractors policy v4 (review Aug 25) HSC023 845KB PDF The Trust often uses contractors to carry out various types of work and the selection and management of such contractors is a critical element of the management of health and safety for all those who work in and visit Trust premises. 30 Oct 2024
COSHH Risk Assessment Template - HSC016a.docx 442KB DOCX COSHH Risk Assessment Template (Appendix 1 in HSC016) 30 Oct 2024
Fire Policy (review Aug 25) HSC003 492KB PDF To provide a safe working environment for all its employees, patients, visitors and contractors with regard to fire safety in the workplace. 30 Oct 2024
First Aid Provision Guidelines (rev Jul 25) HSCg008 332KB PDF These guidelines promote a positive approach for managers and employees in the management of First Aid at Work, dealing safely and effectively with injuries and illness at work. 30 Oct 2024
Food Hygiene Guidelines (exp Jul 2027) HSCg002 681KB PDF This document is guidance in the hygienic production and delivery of food items to patients, customers and staff to conform to the legislation. 30 Oct 2024
Guidelines for the safe use of Mobile Electric Patient Lifting Hoists (exp Oct 25) HSCg001 521KB PDF This guidance is for all staff whose duties covers the treatment of service users who are not able to weight bear, and cannot be transferred safely in any other way. 30 Oct 2024
Health and Safety Policy v5 (exp Feb 27) HSC001 1224KB PDF To ensure the health, safety and welfare of all staff and others affected by the Trust's activities 23 Jan 2025
Lone Working Policy (Exp Aug 25) HSC006 489KB PDF The purpose of this policy is to provide a framework for managers to ensure the safety of lone workers. 30 Oct 2024
Management of Violence and Aggression Policy v7.1 (exp June 26) HSC029 759KB PDF The purpose of this policy is to provide staff with a comprehensive framework detailing measures in place by the Trust to control the risk of violence and aggression towards NHFT staff. 30 Oct 2024
Moving and Handling Policy (Exp Oct 25) HSC010 877KB PDF This Policy applies to all manual handling tasks, whether involving service users or inanimate loads. 13 Feb 2025
NHFT Maintenance Policy v1 (exp Dec 26) HSC034.pdf 393KB PDF This Policy sets out the arrangements in place to provide a comprehensive maintenance service across the NHFT estate. 30 Oct 2024
NHFT On-Call Policy v2 (exp Aug 26) HSC031.pdf 494KB PDF The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to both on-call Managers and Directors, and those staff requiring the support of Senior Management or Directors outside of working hours, on actions to take when undertaking on-call, or contacting the Senior Manager or Director on-call 30 Oct 2024
NHFT Ventilation Systems Policy v1.5 exp Dec 25 HSC032 583KB PDF The aim of this Policy is to provide staff, patients, visitors and contractors with the standards required for the supply, installation and maintenance of all mechanical ventilation systems in premises under the control of the Trust. 30 Oct 2024
Personal Protective Equipment Policy (Exp Aug 25) HSC013 452KB PDF The aim of this policy is to ensure the safety of all people affected by the Trusts activities by ensuring that where Personal Protective Equipment is issued as a control measure it is suitable and sufficient. 30 Oct 2024
Police Response for NHFT protocol (exp June 25) v4 CLPr022 546KB PDF Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust seeks to maintain the rule of law throughout the Trust to protect service users, carers, staff and visitors, and is committed to working towards a ‘zero tolerance’ philosophy for violent and criminal offences against person or property, or offences of dishonesty. 06 Nov 2024
Policy for the Prevention and Management of Latex Allergy (Exp Oct 25) HSC022 349KB PDF This policy describes the systems required to manage latex within NHFT. 30 Oct 2024
Policy for the Safety of Pressure Systems exp Dec 25 HSC033.pdf 736KB PDF This Policy is to ensure that the periodic inspection of pressure systems, and the risks of pressure systems are assessed, controlled, and managed in accordance with current UK regulations and Approved Code of Practice and guidance. 30 Oct 2024
Policy on the Control of Substances hazardous to health v2.1 (Review Aug 25) HSC016 451KB PDF The aim of this policy is to ensure the safety of the Trusts employees, service users and others by the effective control of substances hazardous to health and to minimise the risks imposed by them in the workplace. 30 Oct 2024