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Health and Safety Policy 

Duchy Opera Trust Ltd. (“Duchy Opera”) has an open membership and conducts activities and events on hired premises and at other venues.
This work involves rehearsals, classes and performances open to the public.
 
Policy Statement

Duchy Opera treats health and safety very seriously so that performers, family, visitors and helpers enjoy the friendly experience that has been our hallmark for many years.

As a Charity under the regulation of the Charity Commission our details may be found on the Charity Commission website under our number 285212
 
We have the following additional detailed documentation available which is adapted dependent on venue and type of event

    1. Venue Risk Assessment covering
  • Movement around the venue
  • Lighting
  • Ventilation and Radiators
  • Electrical equipment
  • Fire prevention
  • Security alerts
  • Noise
  • Car parking
  • First Aid provision (we have qualified first aiders, an accident book and a first aid box)
  • Extreme weather provision
  • Facilities for the disabled

    2. Front of House procedures covering
  •  Actions in an emergency
  • Communications and contacts
 
 We also have a Safeguarding and Vulnerable Adult/Child Protection Policy
 
Please refer to the Production Sub-committee or the Chair with regard to any Health and Safety issues and the name of our current Health and Safety Officer.
An accident book is available at each venue.
  




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Duchy Opera Trust Ltd is a Registered Charity No 285212 and a company limited by guarantee in England No 1639019
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