Important reading for churches who run Child/Youth Ministries

Document: CCVT Duty of Care for Responsible Leadership of Children and Youth Policy (scroll down to find it)

Fact Sheet: Child Physical and Sexual Abuse Fact Sheet from Ansvar Insurance

Safety Information

CCI's articles on safety and risk management: See 'News & Articles' section

CCVT's Safe Places Resources Library: for posters, policy documents, and information sheets

CCVT's training page: for Safe Church Program, Child Safe Online training and more

Below you can also find some links from Church Safety in the UK (for general info only).

Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment
Fire Risk Assessment
Typical Safety Issues
Reduce the risk

Safety Issues

Asbestos
Burns and Scalds
Chemical Safety
Display Screens
Electrical Safety
Equipment
Falls from height
First Aid kits and Accident books
Manual Handling
Noise
Personal Safety
Slips, Trips and Falls
Stress
Upper Limb Disorders
Welfare

Fire Safety

Fire Risk Assessment
Fire Prevention
Fire procedures
Fire extinguishers
Fire alarms and detectors
Exits and Fire Exits
Emergency Lighting

Managing Safety

Health & Safety Policy
Information, Instruction & Training
Maintenance

Other topics of interest

Disability, Discrimination & Accessibility
Food Safety & Hygiene