Whilst we don’t have our own kennels, we still have a Health and Safety Policy for our volunteers who visit people on our behalf.
Personal safety
Make sure someone knows where you are going and what time to expect you back
- Know where you are going and how you plan to get there so that you do not look lost and confused in an unfamiliar area
- Consider investing in a personal security alarm
- Use What3Words and send your exact location to someone before attending
- If you park on a drive, make sure your car is pointing towards the road in case you need to leave quickly
- Leave items in your car so you have an excuse to leave the house. This will either give you time to send a message to someone with your location and/or concerns or leave
- Keep your keys in your pocket. Allowing you to leave easily
- Beware of entering a house if the person you have arranged to see is not there
- Keep your shoes on. Leaving your shoes on will allow you to leave quickly if necessary
- If you feel uneasy or in danger in a situation, leave immediately
- Set a timer on your phone to go off part way through your session; this will give you an excuse to go outside and make a phone call.
- Always avoid confrontation where possible. The final decision as to where a dog is rehomed is down to the adoption team so avoid getting into a dispute with anyone
- If someone is aggressive towards you, do not respond. Keep calm and leave
- If you feel at risk, look out for potential escape routes and always keep yourself between the aggressor and the door
- Don’t give out personal information
- Your safety is paramount
The person responsible for this policy/procedure is: Andrea Phillips
This policy has been approved by the Board of Trustees.
Policy approved date 22nd October 2024
This policy is reviewed on an annual basis by the Board of Trustees.
Next Review due: October 2025