For the time being you can still use the old system, but as new policies and procedures are introduced they will be posted on the new part of the site. Once the new policies and procedures come into force, the old ones will be removed from the original site. Ultimately, once everything has been transferred, the old site will close. The new safety policy statement and the first 5 safety procedures are now available on the new site. Not all the hyperlinks are complete at present, but they will be added as further documents go on to the system.
Sites can use new material as soon as it is posted.
Sites can continue to use existing procedures provided that they are to at least an equivalent standard. In due course site procedures will be audited. Specific requirements for safety documentation, standards, policies and specific procedures will vary between sites depending on the type of work undertaken. Staff should look to local management to define how the new Procedures will be implemented at local level. It is likely that a local version will be produced for most of the Procedures taking local factors into account.