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CATEGORIES OF STAFF
This section should outline the diffrent categories of staff that the organisation employs.
PERSONAL CONDUCT
This section should summarise the organisation's personal conduct policy which outlines the behaviour and attitude expected from staff during and outside working hours.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This section should outline the policy and practice associated with a staff members terms and conditions. This should reflect the employment contract and include any detailed procedures necessary for the staff member to follow in order to receive their salary and benefits. It should also outline the procedures related to grievance and discipline, including the role and responsibilities ofline managers in the process.
It could include information about- employment contracts, probationary period, job profiles, grading, salary, allowancess, excess hours worked, expenses, working hours, notice periods, grievance/disciplinary procedures, equipment, confidentiality, changes to terms of employment, main benefits- insurance, pro vision for retirement, leave.
Health, safety and security:
The health, safety and security of staff must be a primary responsibility of any organisation. Staff members may find themselves working in situations which put their physical and emotional well-being at risk
Here are some questions to help organisations to consider health, safety and security issues for their staff.
HEALTH
:: Are staff fit enough to cary out their jobs? Have they had a medical examination or completed a questionnaire that has been checked by a medical professional?
:: Have staff completed the necessary vaccinations for the area in which they are working?
:: If they are working in a malarious area, have staff been advised about the need for anti-malarial supplies and how to obtain them?
:: Have staff been briefed about commonly occurring and serious health risks and how these can be minimised?
:: Do staff know how to ensure the food and fluids they consume are safe and hygienic?
:: Does the organisation have a policy about working hours and holiday entitlement, to ensure the well-being of staff?
:: Does the organisation have emergency procedures for staff who become critically ill or injured?
:: Are staff covered by adequate health insurance?
SAFETY
:: What procedures exist for the prevention of and response to fire, such as well organised storate, safe use of electrical sockets, defined escape router and appropriate methods of putting out fires?
:: Are vehicles maintained regularly, including checking tyres and ensuring there are two spare tyres in the vehicle? Do vehicles have fitted front and rear seat belts with instructions about their use?
:: Are drivers qualified to drive and committed to road safety? Are they informed about the need to avoid alcohol and recreational drugs when driving?
SECURITY
:: Does the organisation understand the environment in which its staff are working and how to operate in it safely?
:: Does the organisation have a security plan? This could include issues such as safety of staff in conflict situations, safety to move around (e.g. curfews, safe and passable roads), the risk of kidnap, the protection of assets including the storage of equipment and office buildings (e.g. Guards).