Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic
Nursery &
Primary School
Health and Safety Policy
January 2015
Review Date: January 2016
H. Robinson
J. McCann
INTRODUCTION
This policy is one in a series that makes up the ‘Health, Safety and Welfare’ Statement for the
school. This policy states the school’s philosophy on how it will make a positive contribution to
achieving the five key outcomes of Every Child Matters:
 Being healthy
 Staying safe
 Enjoying and achieving
 Making a positive contribution
 Economic well-being.
The Health and Safety at work Act 1974 (HSWA1974) and the management of Health and
Safety at work regulations 1999, places a duty on employers to safeguard so far as is reasonably
practicable, the health, safety and welfare of their employees and the Health and Safety of
persons not employed but who may be affected by the work activities such as pupils and visitors.
The duties extend to both on-site activities and off site visits.
GENERAL STATEMENT
This is a statement of Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School.
The Governors of Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School accepts its responsibilities under the
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, for providing a safe and healthy workplace and working
environment for all its employees, pupils, visitors and other persons who may be affected by its
activities.
The Governing body as the employer and the Head teacher will take all reasonable steps to
ensure that the Children’s Services Health and Safety Policy [appendix a] is implemented and
that Codes of Practice and Guidance Notes are followed and monitored throughout the school.
It is essential for the success of the Safety Policy that all employees recognise their
responsibilities under section 7 of the Act in co-operating with management on Health and
Safety issues and taking care of themselves and other persons whilst at work.
ORGANISATION
The responsibility for the day to day implementation and monitoring Children’s Services Health
and Safety policy lies with the Head teacher so far as is reasonably practicable.
However, the Governors recognise that some of these duties may be successfully allocated to
other members of staff: under guidance from the Head teacher.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMUNICATION
A successful Health and Safety Policy relies heavily on effective communication channels to
convey information concerning health safety and welfare to all members of staff, governing
bodies, safety representative and visitors. All new members of staff receive a copy of the Health
and Safety policy and are made aware of the contents by the Head teacher or Health and Safety
co-ordinator.
This school has identified the following forums as being the most appropriate to both
disseminate and receive matter on Health and Safety:  Staff meetings
 Designated area in staff room, caretakers room
 Section in teacher’s handbook
 Section in parent’s welcome pack
All Health and Safety information guidance Codes of Practice and associated literature are kept
in the Deputy Head teacher’s room. The H.S.E poster is displayed in the staff room detailing the
address of the local office of the Health and Safety executive.
RESPONSIBILITIES
At Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School the following persons have specific responsibilities.
Circulation of Safety Information, Guidance Codes of Practice issued by Children’s Services: Head teacher.
Health & Safety – Jane McCann
Accident Reporting: - all members of staff
First Aid: - Mrs. Helen Robinson: First Aid Co-ordinator. Mrs Gayle Hyde (See list in staff
Room of First Aid Personnel)
Safety Inspections and Risk Assessments: - Head teacher, Deputy Head teacher, Premises
Officers and Governor responsible for Health and Safety.
E-Safety – Jo Hodge
The Governors
Governing bodies have a direct responsibility for Health and Safety in all the school. They will
ensure the Children’s’ Services are fulfilling their legal requirements and that persons using the
premises are safe and without risk to health. All these responsibilities are for the purposes of
day-to-day management delegated to the Head teacher. Governors should, however, ensure that
they:  Have received and understood the Children's Services [Appendix a] and the school’s own
Safety Policy
 Receive all reports on Health and Safety resulting from any inspection, audit or
monitoring carried out by the school, Children’s Services or enforcement agency.
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Are kept up to date with any new legislation, regulation or provision appertaining to
school Health and Safety.
Governors will be expected to make reports on Health and Safety matters to:
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Children’s Services when requested to do so for the purposes of monitoring the
Children’s Services implementation of it’s own Health and Safety policy.
To parents, through Governor’s minutes, Annual reports etc.
The designated Governor for Health and Safety is Miss A. Baron.
The Head teacher
The overall responsibility for all school Health and Safety organisation rests with the Head
teacher who shall:  Set up arrangements in the school to cover all Health and Safety legal requirements.
 Produce a written statement (this document) of those arrangements and to bring it and
Children’s Services statement to the attention of all staff.
 Be available to any member of staff to discuss Health and Safety problems not solved at
lower level or through the established arrangements.
 Report to the Education department those instances were the Head’s executive authority
does not allow the elimination or reduction to a satisfactory level of risk, but to take all
necessary short term measures to avoid danger pending rectification.
 Be available to any Trade Union appointed safety representative and co-operate with
them as far as in reasonable in their efforts to carry out their functions. To receive
written reports from any such safety representative, and respond in writing within a
reasonable time.
 Establish a safety committee within three months of receiving a written request from two
Trade Union safety representatives of the staff at the school.
 Establish suitable health surveillance programmes where appropriate.
 Ensure that a system is established for the reporting, recording and investigation of
accidents and that all reasonable steps are taken to prevent reoccurrences.
 Review annually the provision of first aid in the school, and the emergency regulations.
 Review annually the dissemination of safety information concerning the school.
 Recommend necessary changes and improvements in welfare facilities to comply with
The Workplace Health and Safety and Welfare Regulations 1992.
 Report to the Governors all matters relating to Health and Safety at the school necessary
for them to carry out their responsibilities
 Appoint a school Health and Safety coordinator from amongst the senior management
staff.
 Ensure that all staff have received the appropriate training for the responsibilities they
carry.
 Co-operate with Children’s Services appointed person (Health and Safety Officer) under
regulation 6 of the management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999.
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Attend Governor’s Health and Safety Meetings.
The School Health and Safety Officer
The School Health and Safety officer Jane McCann shall:  Co-ordinate the whole school programmes of Health and Safety by ensuring full
consultation and participation of all staff, through appropriate meetings and consultation.
 Make arrangements for inspections of the school at least once a term and inform the Head
teacher of any problems/deficiencies and ensure that appropriate action has been taken.
 The Premises Officers and Health and Safety Governors carry out these inspections. A
report will be written following the inspection.
 Set up and administer the system for reporting, recording and investigating accidents and
take all reasonable steps to prevent reoccurrences. Report as necessary to the appropriate
office
 Disseminate safety information within the school.
 Ensure that new employees are briefed about safety arrangements and are given a copy of
the School's Health and Safety Policy (this document) and the opportunity to read it.
Health and Safety documents are available to all staff on the policies on line website.
 Ensure that effective arrangements are in force to facilitate ready evacuation of the
buildings in case of fire or other emergency, and the fire fighting equipment is available
and maintained.
 Arrange for contractors and visitors to be informed of any hazards on site of which they
may be unaware and the emergency procedures.
 Ensure temporary employees are given the schools safeguarding guidance leaflet, training
and supervision to enable them to be safe and without risk to health.
 Carry out and updating risk assessments - see separate section.
 Ensure that health surveillance for staff is provided when appropriate. Occupational
Health appointments can be made for any member of staff.
 Ensure the operating of effective systems for the safety of educational visits by using the
EVOLVE system.
Teaching and Non-teaching staff holding posts of responsibility
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Have a general responsibility for the application of the Children’s Services and school's
safety policy to their own department or area of work and are directly responsible to the
head for the application of safety measures and procedures within that department/area of
work.
Shall, where necessary, establish and maintain safe working procedures including
arrangements for ensuring as far as reasonably practicable, safety and absences of risk to
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health in connection with the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and
substance (e.g. chemicals, boiling water, guillotines).
Shall deal with any Health and Safety problems referred to them by a member of staff
and refer to the Head teacher or Health and Safety Officer if they cannot resolve any of
these problems.
Shall carry out a regular safety inspection of activities for which they are responsible and,
where necessary, submit a report to the School Health and Safety Officer with a copy to
the Head.
Shall ensure as far as is reasonably practicable the provision of sufficient information,
instruction, training and supervision to enable other employees and pupils to avoid
hazards and contribute positively to their own safety and health at work.
Shall, where appropriate seek advice and guidance of the relevant Officer for Health and
Safety from Children’s Services.
Shall propose, in writing, to the Head or School Health and Safety Officer any
requirements for safety equipment and welfare facilities.
Shall draw attention of the Head or School Health and Safety Officer any
recommendation for health surveillance.
Special Needs Co-ordinator
The Deputy Head teacher (Inclusion) and/or Special Needs
Co-ordinator (SENCO) and other specialist SEN staff work with the Head teacher on reviewing
any special safety provision required by pupils with SEN.
All Employees
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Management of Health and Safety at Work
Regulations 1999 require every employee whilst at work to take reasonable care for Health
and Safety of themselves and of any other person who may be affected by their acts of
omissions at work.
All employees are expected:  To know the special safety measures and arrangement to be adopted in their own working
areas and ensure they are applied.
 To inform the Head teacher or the School Health and Safety Officer of any training they
feel they need to carry out their responsibilities.
 To use and not willfully misuse, neglect or interfere with things provided for his/her own
safety and /or the safety of others.
 To co-operate with other employees in promoting improved safety measures in their
school.
 To co-operate with the appointed safety representative, and the enforcement officer of the
Health and Safety Executive of Public Health Authority.
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Class Teachers
The safety of pupils in classrooms, and other areas is the responsibility of class teachers. This
responsibility cannot be delegated to a student teacher or classroom assistant
If, for any reason, a teacher considers he/she cannot accept this responsibility he/she should
discuss the matter with the Head before allowing practical work to take place.
Class teachers are expected:
 To exercise effective supervision of the students and to know the emergency procedures
in respect of fire, bomb scare and first aid and to carry them out.
 To know the special safety measures to be adopted in their own teaching areas and be
ensure that they are applied.
 To give clear instructions and warnings as often as necessary.
 To follow safe working procedure personally.
 To enforce the use of protective clothing, goods, special safe working procedures when
required.
 To make recommendation to their Head teacher on safety equipment and on addition or
improvement to equipment or machinery.
 Regularly to check equipment, protective clothing, furniture and their environment
(heating, lighting etc.) and to report any defects to the Schools Health and Safety Officer.
The Pupils
The pupils are expected:  To exercise personal responsibility for safety of self and other pupils
 To observe standards of dress consistent with safety and /or hygiene (please refer to
uniform policy).
 To observe all safety rules of the school and, in particular, the instructions of teaching
staff given in an emergency.
 To use and not willfully misuse, neglect or interfere with things provided for his/her
safety.
 To follow directions or instructions of anyone acting as, or for, the group leader on out of
school activities and must not take uncontrolled risks.
Visitors
Regular visitors and other users of the premises should observe the safety rules of the school and
follow the schools safeguarding guidance leaflet. In particular teachers to whom they are
assigned should make adult volunteers helping out in school aware of specific Health and Safety
arrangements applicable to them. All regular volunteers are asked to sign a Health and Safety
declaration on submission of their CRB.
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Sources of Expert Advice
Locally available experts are consulted when there is any doubt about particular aspects of
Health and Safety.
First aid
See first aid policy
Fire Precautions
The Fire Authority in accordance with Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 no longer
carries out full inspection of school premises but validates fire risk assessments.
Fire Routine
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If a fire is discovered raise the alarm via nearest fire alarm point.
On hearing the fire alarm all pupil should leave the school buildings under the direction
of their teacher.
Doors and windows should be closed as classroom corridors are evacuated.
All laboratory, experimental equipment and apparatus should be turned off.
The Head teacher or his/her deputy will ensure that the Fire Service has been contacted
or detail some other member of staff to do so. The fire alarm is connected to the Fire
Service Control Room.
When pupils are assembled the roll will be called via the register. Should there be any
absentees an immediate search will be made.
Until the Fire Service arrives, the staff should, after pupils are safely evacuated and
accounted for, remain at the assembly point until the Fire Service allows re-entry of the
building.
The same procedure will be followed in the event of a bomb alert.
Means of Escape
Regular inspections should be made of means of escape, to ensure that they are kept free from
obstruction. If it is found that they are even partially blocked, for example, furniture or rubbish,
immediate action must be taken to clear the obstruction. Inspection should include a visual
check that all fire safety signs e.g. directing of escape route are in place and clearly visible.
Immediate action should be taken to replace or expose to view any sign which is not visible.
Fire Fighting Equipment
It should be clearly explained to all staff that fire-fighting equipment should be used only when
they are confident in their ability to douse a small blaze. In most cases they should leave the area
immediately by the nearest escape route.
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Location of fire extinguishers with dates of inspection by Chubb should be known and kept
centrally by the Premises Officer. Fire fighters equipment including extinguishers, blankets,
hose reels, sand and water buckets should be checked for:  Its correct location (as advised by the local Fire Authority)
 Free of vandalism
 Free of obstruction
 Sand and water buckets should be full and not contain rubbish.
Fire Alarm Systems
The Premises Officer should test the fire alarm system at a pre-determined time on a weekly
basis via a different alarm point on each occasion.
This will ensure that in addition to checking the system as a whole all call alarm points are
checked on a regular basis. Any sounding of the alarm outside of the agreed time should be
treated as an evacuation. Any visitors or contractors should be informed of the tests.
Fire Doors
Fire doors play an essential role in prohibiting the spread of smoke and fire, but only if they are
closed and stay closed during a fire.
The practice of fire doors being wedged open or propped open with fire extinguishers, or
litterbins is discouraged.
Fire Precaution Checklist
All points below should be carried out by an appointed person and recorded in the Fire
Precautions Log Books. The appointed person is the Premises Officer.
 Daily: check exit doors and emergency routes are free from obstruction
 Weekly: test fire alarm via different call alarm point: and ensure automatic doors release
correctly and fire door mechanisms are functioning.
 Monthly: check smoke/fire detectors are free from damage/dirt: and ensure fire
extinguishers are in correct location and that the tamper devices have not been disturbed
and check fire signs are in situ.
 Half-Termly: Fire drill/evacuation. Form completed and sent to Childrens Services.
 Six Monthly: Check battery systems for emergency lighting.
 Annually: Check hose reels, fire extinguishers, fire blankets, (that is carried by service
engineer).
Electrical Safety
The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989) imposes duties on employers, employees and selfemployed person to ensure that:
 Electrical systems are constructed and maintained so as to be safe.
 Electrical equipment is capable of isolation.
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Work is carried out on or near a live conductor only under specified conditions
No person is engaged in any work activity involving electricity unless they possess
adequate technical knowledge or experience or are under adequate supervision as
appropriate.
Following the introduction of the Regulations, the Health and Safety Executive issued a revised
guideline note GS23 Electrical Safety in Schools. The advice given includes the following
points:
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The fixed electrical circuits etc within the school should be inspected and tested at least
every five years by a competent person. A register of these checks is kept by the Premises
Officer.
Where wiring is subject to damage and abuse (e.g. surface wiring in temporary
classrooms) and in external areas such as greenhouses it should be similarly inspected
every three years.
Any additions or changes to the school's wiring must be inspected and tested by a
competent person before power is applied. (The prosecution of the LEA and a teacher in
1989 for allowing a pupil to do such work and then not having it checked is mentioned in
the guidance notes).
The electrical circuits associated with stages/theatre halls should be inspected annually.
Schools should keep a register of all electrical equipment and it should not be possible for
apparatus previously discarded as defective to slip back into use.
Equipment, which was not manufactured to current standards, may require modification
(e.g. Potters’ kilns with exposed elements that can be touched).
Home made or modified equipment should be inspected and tested by a competent person
before use.
All electrical equipment operating at over 50 volts should be visually checked each term
and any defect rectified.
Any hand held equipment that has an exposed metal case should be inspected and tested
by a competent person each year.
Any double insulated equipment (i.e. no exposed metal casing) should be visually
inspected for any damage to the insulation of the item, cable sheath or plug each time it is
use.
When equipment is used outside the building via flexible cable a residual current device
(RCD) should be used in the supply circuit (RCD's work by sensing any difference in the
current flowing in the two power supply lines). If, because of any insulation failures,
damage, etc. an additional current flows to earth from either line possibly via a person,
the power is switched off in a fraction of second. The trip sensitivity is predetermined,
up to 30mA will provide protection against electrical shock to earth RCD's do not,
however, provide any protection against a shock caused by connection between live and
neutral.
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Portable Appliance Testing
The Electricity at Work Regulation (1989) requires employers to maintain electrical equipment
used at work so that it stays safe.
Nothing is laid down in the law concerning how often equipment is checked, the frequency of
testing will depend on the type of equipment whether it is fixed or portable, the manner and
frequency of use.
All equipment will be subject to an initial visual inspection as follows:  Check equipment casing/body for signs of damage i.e. cracks, holes, that may give rise to
a breakdown of insulation.
 Check mains supply plug for damage to the pins, cover or cable clamp
 Check the point of cable entry to the equipment: - this may be a grommet or clamp entry;
or alternatively a plug and socket connection
 Check on/off switch for signs of damage or incorrect operation
 Open up mains plug, check security and polarity of wiring. This test is particularly
important if equipment is regularly used.
 Staff bringing in any personal electrical equipment will have this checked by the
Premises Officer prior to use.
The responsibility for ensuring that visual checks are carried out prior to the use of electrical
equipment rests with the Premises Officer. All users are advised to carry out visual checks prior
to using the equipment. Any faults are reported to the Premises Officer who will record all the
electrical faults and outcomes following these reports..
A competent person must carry out electrical testing, where the need for such has been
identified. This may be a technician, who has been trained in the use of adequate test equipment,
or suitably qualified electrical contractor. At Our Lady of Lourdes P.A.T. testing is carried out
via a SLA with Cunliffe’s. A log is kept by the SBM.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulation 1988 (COSHH)
The COSHH regulations came into force on 1 October 1989, with full implementation from
January 1990. They require employers to assess the risks to the health of employees posed by
the use of toxic, harmful and irritant and corrosive substances, these include many substances in
use in CDT, Art and Science. More detailed information is contained in the booklet entitled
COSHH: Guidance for Schools (ISBN 011 8855115), which has been distributed to all schools,
(further copies can be obtained from Education Personnel 0151 934 3207.)
A risk assessment looks at the ways in which the use of substances can give rise to harm and the
steps required to reduce that harm. The duty to carry out such assessment will normally rest with
the Head teacher though the responsibility may be delegated to another person. In all but the
most simple of cases the assessment must be recorded. Generally risk assessments have been
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drawn up by CLEAPPS for most substances in use in CDT and Science. For other substances
not covered by this assessment, such as those used in Art, an assessment must be completed.
Premises
Regular maintenance checks by the Premises Officers ensure that the fabric of the building is
safe for those who use it. Any major maintenance required is reported to the Head teacher.
Corridor areas must facilitate free movement of two-way traffic with only single desks or narrow
shelving being acceptable on the corridors.
Wet or slippery areas of flow will have the appropriate warning sign situated over the areas. The
signs are kept under the stairs in the cleaner's cupboard. Mops and buckets are available there as
well.
Playgrounds and other external areas where children walk will have any potentially dangerous
item e.g. broken glass removed from them in order to maintain a safe and healthy environment
Any broken glass is to be clearly identified and reported to the Premises Officer for removal.
Toughened glass is used in any internal glazing below shoulder height.
Apparatus used by children
P.E. equipment is checked regularly and maintained by agencies of Children’s Services. If staff
find any apparatus to be damaged it must be reported to the P.E. coordinator, Premises Officer
and Head teacher. Teaching staff, with regard to P.E. and games activities, follow the baalpc
millennium guidelines. See PE Safety and Accident Policy.
Classroom furniture must not pose any hazard to personnel and damaged items requiring repair
or replacement should be reported to the Premises Officer.
Use of Information and Communication Technology
BECTA and the HSAC (working with VDUs, 1998 updated online 2001) provide guidance on
how schools can teach pupils to be independent, safe and discriminating in their use of ICT. All
staff are aware of Internet safety and the use of the Internet by pupils is carefully supervised and
monitored. Please refer toE-Safety and Cyber Bullying policies.
Because there is use of display screens (V.D.U’s) in school all staff are advised to consult the
relevant guidance.
Hygiene
All toilet areas are cleaned daily, soap and paper towels are replenished as required.
Spillages of body fluids are to be cleaned in accordance with guidance using diluted bleach.
Dressings contaminated by blood must be disposed of in the containers provided for the purpose
located at the designated First Aid points.
Dogs must not be brought into school premises, including playground areas.
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Children are given instruction in aspects of personal hygiene as part of the schools P.S.H.E.
policy.
Contractors on Site
On occasions when contractors are employed to work on the school premises the Head teacher
will ensure that they comply with the Health and Safety regulations. Any concerned staff must
report their concern to the Premises Officer or senior members of staff as soon as possible.
The Premises Officer liaises with the contractors on a daily basis.
Playground Apparatus.
The Premises Officer checks outdoor play equipment half termly. All staff are advised to carry
out a visual inspection before the children use the apparatus. It is not to be used out of school
hours. The children are taught how to use the area safely.
Security
In order to facilitate the evacuation of the site in case of an emergency, it is not possible to secure
all exits from the building. All rear doors onto the playground are kept open during the school
day.
Members of staff supervise the children on the playground from 8.30 am to 8.55 am, during
playtimes and at lunchtimes. Children are not allowed inside the school building prior to the
start of the school day. The gates onto the Infant and Junior playgrounds are opened at 8.30am.
The gates onto the playground at both ends of the school are locked at 8.55 am and are not
reopened until 2.55pm. Both gates are then relocked at 3.20pm. They reopen between 4pm and
4.20pm to enable the children to leave after school clubs.
In order to help staff identify and challenge any unauthorised adults we ask that parents or others
collecting children do not come into the building unless through the main entrance . The main
entrance to the school is locked. Access can be gained by using the intercom into the school
office.
An additional security measure has been put into place inside the main entrance to ensure only
authorised persons can gain access into the main school. Parents should not come into the
building to collect children at the end of the day. Children will leave the building via the exits
indicated, and if attending after school activities, will be escorted by a teacher to the nearest exit
point.
All visitors must sign in at the main entrance and wear an appropriate badge. If due to
unforeseen circumstances, a parent is unable to collect their child, they should ring school to
inform staff of the adult who is authorised to collect the child.
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Where there is a split family situation and there is limited access to the child, parents should
inform the Head teacher of the restrictions in operation.
Sometimes aggressive or abusive behaviour from a parent can present a risk to staff and children
and in these cases the school are in their right to ban parents from entering the school.
Risk Assessment
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999 requires the employer to make
a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to the Health and Safety of their employees to
which they are exposed whilst at work. This will allow them to identify the appropriate control
measures needed to control the risks to an acceptable level. This includes reassessment of the
work carried out by women who become pregnant. Significant findings of any assessments must
be recorded on the risk assessment recoding form. Copies of which are kept in the Head teacher
and Premises Officers office.
Notifiable Illness
If a child is diagnosed as having a contagious illness the school should be notified immediately.
Children who have such infections should not attend school until advised by their G.P. to do so.
Infection Control Guidance (April 2003) has been provided by Health Authority. Copies are
kept in Office, Staff Room & Health and Safety Coordinators room.
Asthma
Refer to Asthma policy
Medication
Refer to Medicine policy
Use of force to control or restrain pupils
Refer to guidance in Health and Safety File, and Care and Control policy
Sun awareness
Refer to Sun Awareness and Protection policy
Stress management
See guidance in Health and Safety File
Assaults upon employees
See guidance in Health and Safety File
Slips, Trips and Falls
See Guidance in Health And Safety File
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Management of Asbestos
The school holds an Asbestos Register which is regularly checked.
Please refer to Sefton Intranet or Guidance documents listed below for further information.
MONITORING THE POLICY
The Head teacher monitors the implementation of the health and safety policy to assess whether
it is being pursued effectively and the safety standards are satisfactory.
Risk assessments are carried out by the Premises Officer and nominated Governor for Health and
Safety and the result recorded and reported to the Head teacher and governing body. The Head
teacher, Deputy Head teacher, Chair of Governors, Health and Safety Governor, Premises
Officer and School Health and Safety Officer review the policy annually.
Guidelines available
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The Education (School Premises) Regulations. The Stationery office, 1999
LEA's or Governors' or Employer's Health and Safety Policy statement.
School's Health and Safety policy statement.
Supporting pupils with Medical Needs: A Good Practice guide. DfES, 1996.
Guidance of First Aid for Schools: A Good Practice Guide DfES, 1989.
Health and Safety of Pupils on Educational visits: A Good practice guide DfES, 1989.
A standard for LEAs in overseeing educational visits. DfES 2002.
Standards for Adventure, DfES, 2002
A handbook for group leaders, DfES 2002.
A safer Journey to School, DfES/DETR, 1999.
Five steps to Risk Assessment, HDE, 1998.
Managing Health and Safety on Work Experience: A Guide for Organisers. DfES, 1999.
CPSHH: The New Brief Guide for Employers. HES, 1998.
Reporting of injury, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995. (RIDDOR).
HSE
Everyone's Guide to RIDDOR. HESE 1995.
Health and Safety Law "What You Should Know" poster. HSE 2000.
Basic Advise on First Aid at work. HSE, 1997
First Aid Training and Qualifications for the Purposes of the Health and Safety First Aid
Regulations 198. HSE, 1997.
First Aid at work - The Health and Safety First Aid Regulation 1981 Approved code of
practice. HSE.
Health and Safety: Responsibilities and Powers. DfES, 2001.
DFE Health and Safety advice July 2011
Health and Safety in Schools: Schools Quick Reference Guide Sefton August 2011
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RELATED POLICIES FOR FURTHER GUIDANCE
Medicine
Asthma
Smoking
First Aid
P.S.H.E
Stress Management
Sun Awareness
Drugs Education
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Nursery & Primary School
Special Educational Needs
Responding to drugs related incidents
Alcohol
Care and Control
P.E.
School Trips and Visits
Uniform
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Health and Safety Policy Statement