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Are Our Volunteer Workers Safe?

Take this assessment to discover if your church is protecting its volunteers.
posted 6/02/2008

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Are Our Volunteer Workers Safe?
Continue reading for practical help on creating a safer environment during church workdays.
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Do we have written job descriptions for workers who operate as maintenance and custodial help?

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Do we restrict certain tasks for such workers based on age and physical limitations?

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Do we have specific written tasks that list who may be qualified to do such a task?

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Do we consider age and physical limitations for higher risk functions on workdays and projects?

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Do we always have supervision on all projects and workdays?

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In jobs that involve a higher risk for injury, do we require at least two participants for safety reasons?

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Is our church-owned equipment and tools inspected and maintained regularly?

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When people bring their own equipment and tools to church are they inspected for safety concerns?

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Do we require the use of safety gear for all those participating in work-related activities?

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When volunteers are being considered to help on major building projects, do we notify our insurance agent to make sure such activity is covered under our policy?

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Do we have a system in place to assess when a project is beyond the scope of our abilities or when it may be too dangerous and professional help is needed?

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Do we communicate our policies ahead of time to the leadership and members to avoid on-site conflicts?

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