A health and safety training matrix plan details the minimum health and safety training required for each employee's role.

Hastoe will provide any supplementary health and safety training, as required in order to meet the current regulations. This may be via online training courses, in house training and external courses.

Records of all health and safety training and qualifications will be held by the HR department.

Should any employees have any queries about any health and safety training or where they feel there are areas they require health and safety training, they should contact their Line Manager.

The following sections cover our arrangements for both the safety of our residents and employees within our buildings.

Asbestos is recognised as being an extremely hazardous substance and as such must be treated with the utmost care.

Asbestos was commonly used in premises built before 2000, where Hastoe are deemed to be the duty holder for a property we will arrange for an asbestos survey to be carried out. More detailed information on the Group's Asbestos Policy and Procedure can be found on the intranet under Property Services.

Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Uses) Regulations 1998 the Group have a duty to ensure that all gas appliances and associated equipment are installed and maintained on a safe manner.

Refer to the Group's Gas Safety Policy and Procedure located on the intranet under Property Services.

Under the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 the Group are responsible for ensuring fire safety risk assessments and arrangements are in place to protect all relevant persons.

Refer to the Group's Fire Safety Policy and associated procedures located on the intranet under Health and Safety.