Health & Safety Policy
Arrangements
Accidents and Incident Reporting
• The accident reporting procedure are detailed within the staff handbook which can found on the 'T' drive RPS staff resources.
Control of Hazardous Substances
• The use of hazardous substances in school will be kept to a minimum • The Estates Manager (with appropriate support from senior managers) will complete a COSHH assessment register for all hazardous substances used on site • The associated procedures and control measures will be funded and enforced
Display Screen Equipment
• For members of staff with 'desk based jobs' workstation self-assessments on an annual basis will be followed • For members of staff provided with portable devices (e.g. laptops, tablets) staff will be issued with guidance on their use and workstation self-assessments on an annual basis will be followed
Educational Visits
• All off site trips will be subject to risk assessment and the will be in accordance with the School's Education Trips I Visits policy
Electrical Testing
• All items of portable electrical equipment in school are inspected and checked annually
Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Please refer to the School's Sickness Absence Policy
Fire Safety & Evacuation of the Building
• Fire exits have appropriate signage • A fire drill is practised and documented once a term by Estates Manger I SLT • Evacuation times and any issues which arise are recorded in the fire log book • Fire extinguishers are checked annually • A fire risk assessment has been produced in accordance with the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 and is reviewed annually
First Aid Provision
• The school has carried out a first aid risk assessment to ascertain the required number of first aiders and the location I number of first aid kits • Portable first aid kits are taken on educational visits • If the risk assessment dictates that it is necessary, a qualified first aider will be present on the trip
Food Technology (Prep)
• Cooking equipment including ovens and hobs will only be used if fire precautions and appropriate risk assessments are in place • Staff must be satisfied that the tasks undertaken are appropriate for the pupils concerned • Close supervision will be appropriate for riskier parts of the cooking process, i.e. taking food in or out of hot ovens
Legionella
• The Estates Manger engages and external contractor to provide advice and preparation of the Legionella risk assessments and also sample water as per the risk assessment
Manual Handling
• Pupils and staff must only lift equipment and furniture within their own individual capability • Manual handling training will be provided for appropriate members of staff including, if necessary, including how to lift pupils safely
Playground Equipment
• Playground equipment and its use is supervised during all breaks during the school day • If the equipment is used during lesson time supervision is again maintained • A decision is made, recorded and enforced if inclement weather (damp/icy) means that equipment becomes unsafe to use on a particular day
Playground Supervision
• Appropriate levels of supervision will be maintained in playgrounds as described in the playground risk assessment
Pregnant Members of Staff
• The School's procedures for pregnant members of staff will be followed, including carrying out a 'Pregnancy Risk Assessment'
Risk Assessment
• The school maintains a comprehensive set of risk assessments that cover curriculum-based activities in school; school visits and the running of the school building and grounds • They are available on the school network for staff to inspect and refer to as necessary • The management team will take steps to ensure that appropriate staff are aware of the risk assessments appropriate to their role and will monitor compliance with control measures specified in the risk assessments • All risk assessments are reviewed on an annual basis (except risk assessments for school trips which should be reviewed each time the trip takes place)
Slips Trips and Falls on the Level
• The potential for slips trips and falls in school has been risk assessed and appropriate controls have been put in place • This includes working procedures for mopping floors, absorbent floor mats near entrances and regular hazard spotting inspections
Snow and Ice
• A plan has been produced outlining the main pedestrian routes that the site staff will strive to keep open during snowy and icy conditions • If it becomes impossible to keep these routes clear the Headmaster is informed immediately and this information contributes to any decision to close the school
Stress at Work
• Proactive - Stress Risk Assessment are used in order to identify how levels of stress (caused by work) amongst staff can be reduced • Reactive - individuals who are identified to be suffering from excessive levels of stress (caused by work or personal issues) are supported in accordance with the school's welfare policies and, if necessary, by accessing Occupational Health Service.
Supervision of Pupils
• Sensible, safe behaviour will be promoted to pupils by all members of staff • Dangerous or risky behaviour displayed by pupils will be addressed and dealt within the school rules
Training
• Health and Safety Training Needs are assessed as part of individual's annual review • Training needs may also be identified as part of a risk assessment process
Violence at work/Lone Working
• A risk assessment has been carried out for violence at work and lone working - separate policies and procedures are in place
Working at Height
• Working at heights risk assessments have been completed for the school • All site/estates/caretaking staff who undertake working at heights will be provided with the appropriate training. • Teaching and other staff who assist in putting up displays in school will be given appropriate in-house training and advised that they must: Use appropriate access equipment- step ladders, kick stools etc; Wear flat shoes whilst putting up displays; Not climb on furniture to put up displays
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