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Key Elements of a Health and Safety Policy
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- 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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