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Key Elements of a Health and Safety Policy

Annex


  • A general statement of policy
  • Delegation of duties as allocated tasks
  • Arrangements made to put in place, monitor and review measures necessary to reach satisfactory health and safety standards
  • Training of staff in health and safety including competence in risk assessment
  • Off-site visits including school-led adventure activities
  • Selecting and controlling contractors
  • First-Aid and supporting pupils' medical needs
  • School Security
  • Occupational health services and work-related stress
  • Consultation arrangements with employees
  • Workplace safety for teachers, pupils and visitors
  • Violence to staff
  • Manual handling
  • Slips and trips
  • On site vehicle movements
  • Management of asbestos
  • Control of hazardous substances 
  • Maintenance and when necessary examination and test of plant and equipment such as electrical equipment, local exhaust ventilation, pressure systems, gas appliances, lifting equipment and glazing safety.
  • Recording and reporting accidents to staff, pupils and visitors - including those reportable under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR).
  • Fire safety, including testing of alarms and evacuation procedures
  • Dealing with health and safety emergencies - procedures and contacts

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