Health & Safety Policy

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1 Health & Safety Plicy Abut this plicy Date f last review: Date f next review: Intrductin Gerge Spencer Academy is cmmitted t prviding safe and healthy cnditins fr pupils, staff and visitrs and t the cmpliance with all relevant Health and Safety Legislatin. The Bard f Gvernrs has a respnsibility t mnitr verall implementatin f the Health and Safety Plicy. The Bard f Gvernrs accepts that Health and Safety is an integral part f all activities and believes that the nly effective apprach t injury, ill-health and lss preventin is ne based n the active participatin f everyne and the systematic identificatin f hazards and the assessment and cntrl f risks. C-peratin frm emplyees and management within the schl fr its implementatin is essential. Apprpriate Health and Safety standards will be applied t all activities and deviatins frm these will nt be tlerated. Any uncertainty regarding Health and safety is t be raised with the Health and safety Officer (thrugh nrmal management channels) and where necessary specialist advice and assistance will be btained. General Respnsibilities The Bard f Gvernrs & the Trust Chief Executive is respnsible fr ensuring that: A health and safety plicy is prepared and reviewed. Staff respnsibilities are set. Staff are aware f what is expected f them. Staff are cmpetent t meet these expectatins. A sub-cmmittee f Gvernrs mnitr the plicy. The Principal is respnsible t the Bard f Gvernrs fr ensuring that: Hazards are identified and that the significant risks are assessed Relevant health and safety legislatin is identified Arrangements are made and implemented t cntrl the significant risks and cmply with the relevant health and safety legislatin The arrangements are recrded in the health and safety plicy The arrangements are mnitred t ensure they are wrking Staff are capable f dealing with the health and safety requirements f their wrk Any prblems in achieving the intentins f the schl s general statement f health and safety plicy are reprted t the Bard f Gvernrs Specialist help and assistance are btained where necessary

2 The results f health and safety mnitring are reprted t the Gverning Bdy alng with details f any majr injuries t staff r pupils (See Management f Health and Safety fr delegated duties) Line Manager s Respnsibilities Line Managers must: Familiarise themselves with the schl s safety plicy, the rganisatin and arrangements fr effecting that plicy and safety rules and cdes applicable t their areas f respnsibility Ensure that all staff in their areas are apprpriately trained where applicable and aware f any hazards r risk t health assciated with their wrk r wrk place Ensure new staff are instructed apprpriately and fully aware f the Health & Safety Plicy Ensuring that health and safety prvisins and prcedures are understd and adhered t by all members f their department including part-time staff, visitrs and cntractrs Ensure that all equipment is safe and prperly maintained/serviced, ensuring that defects are prmptly rectified r ntified t the Health and Safety Officer Maintain a high standard f husekeeping Ensure that all pupils wrking in their area are trained and familiar with all safe wrking practices applicable in that area Respnsibilities f Teachers and Ancillary Staff Teachers and ther Staff are respnsible t the Head f Schl fr: Taking all reasnable care fr their wn health and safety and that f thers wh may be affected by their actins r missins C-perating with the management f the schl t implement the requirements f health and safety legislatin and the schl s Health and Safety Plicy Carrying ut apprpriate Risk Assessments Nt misusing anything prvided in the interests f health and safety Reprting t the Head f Schl r delegated fficer any health and safety matter they cannt deal with themselves r any shrtcmings they cnsider in the health and safety arrangements Respnsibilities f the Health and Safety Officer The Health and Safety Officer is a designated senir member f the schl. The Health and Safety Officer is respnsible t the Head f Schl fr: Carrying ut inspectins, bth as a matter f rutine and fllwing an accident r dangerus ccurrence. T investigate cmplaints relating t Health, Safety and Welfare at wrk and t make representatins t the Principal regarding actin t be taken. Attending safety cmmittee meetings. Receiving infrmatin frm, and represent the schl in cnsultatin with Health and Safety Executive Inspectrs. Ensuring that Line Managers are maintaining their respnsibilities in cnnectin with Health and Safety issues in their areas. The recrding f all relevant recrds regarding Health and Safety inspectins etc. Ensuring whle schl issues such as fire drill are mnitred and regularly reviewed.

3 Health and Safety Cnsultants Health and Safety Cnsultants are appinted by the schl t be the cmpetent persns as required by the management f Health and Safety at Wrk Regulatins 1999 (as amended) and are respnsible in prviding assistance with: The identificatin f hazards and relevant health and safety legislatin The assessment f risks and devising and implementing f measures t cntrl the risks and cmply with health and safety legislatin The mnitring f the health and safety arrangements by carrying ut an annual inspectin f the schl and preparing a reprt fr cnsideratin by the Gverning Bdy and Principal

4 Appendices 1. General hazards 2. Machinery and electrical equipment 3. Fire hazards 4. Substances hazardus t health 5. Kitchen and fd hygiene hazards 6. Manual handling peratins 7. Display screen equipment 8. Injury reprting prcedures 9. First aid arrangements 10. Leginella hazards 11. Electricity at wrk regulatins high vltage 12. Cntrlling cntractrs activities 13. Emergency prcedures 14. Safety representatives and safety cmmittee 15. Schl perfrmances 16. Radiactive substances 17. Wrking at heights ver 2 metres 18. Smking at wrk 19. Physical educatin hazards 20. Schl utings 21. Vehicles n premises 22. Staff inductin 23. Visitrs t the schl 24. Schl bridge 25. Cntingency plan 26. Security plicy 27. Medicatin 28. Head injuries 29. Bld spillage 30. Mini bus use 31. Stress management plicy 32. Reprting back t the gvernrs 33. Infectius diseases 34. Harassment cmplaints prcedure 35. Strage, dispensatin and administratin f medicines 36. Slip and trip hazards 37. Managing asbests plicy 38. Drugs plicy 39. New technlgies plicy

5 1. General Hazards Basic Health Safety and Welfare issues are regulated by the Wrkplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulatins 1992, The Management f Health and Safety at Wrk Regulatins 1999 (the Management Regulatins) and applicable amendments frm the Health and Safety (Miscellaneus Amendments) Regulatins 2002, the Wrk at Height Regulatins 2005 and the Cnstructin (Design and Management) Regulatins It is the plicy f the schl t cmply with the standards fr cleanliness, vercrwding, temperature, ventilatin and lighting are detailed in these regulatins and the assciated Apprved Cdes f Practice. In particular staff shall ensure that areas are nt vercrwded and that furniture and equipment is arranged t allw unbstructed passage t all areas and exit drs. Step stls, step ladders and ladders are prvided and must be used where necessary t reach abve head height. Staff are t inspect these befre use and reprt any defect t the Health and Safety Officer. Staff are nt t use chairs, bxes r similar items and are nt t climb up the face f cupbards r strage racks. In general, heavy items shuld be stred lw dwn t reduce the risk f injury frm falling, and handling. Filing cabinet drawers shall nt be verladed and staff must nt pen mre than ne drawer at nce as this presents a tppling hazard. Desk and cabinet drawers are t be clsed immediately after use and nt left pen. Damaged r defective furniture and equipment is t be reprted t the apprpriate Line Manager. Als any sharp edges which may cause injury and/r damage t clthing must als be reprted. Care is necessary when using drs, particularly thse withut viewing panels. Drs must nt be pened withut regard fr smene cming frm the ppsite directin. A high standard f husekeeping is expected t reduce the risk f accidents. Furniture and equipment shall be kept tidy and nt allwed t pile up s as t cause a tppling hazard. Unwanted items t be cleared ut and nt allwed t accumulate in such ways as t cngest the wrking areas. Specific attentin is t be given t avid slipping and tripping hazards such as trailing cables, damaged flr cverings and slippery flr surfaces. Staff are expected t rectify these situatins where pssible r reprt them t the apprpriate Line Manager r the Health and Safety Officer. 2. Machinery and Electrical Equipment Staff shall nt attempt repairs r make mdificatins t machinery ther than thse nrmally assciated with daily peratins. Any defects r malfunctins t be reprted t the apprpriate Line Manager wh shuld cntact the Technical Team r the Health and Safety Officer if necessary. In Technlgy areas, the Curriculum Manager is respnsible fr ensuring the advice given in the fllwing publicatins is fllwed: BS 4163 Cde f Practice fr Health and Safety in wrkshps in schls and similar establishments. Safety in Practical Studies (DFEE) CLEAPSS Risk Assessments fr Technlgy.

6 Electrical systems and equipment are subject t the Electricity at Wrk Regulatins The Health and Safety Officer is respnsible fr ensuring that the fixed electrical installatin is inspected and tested every 5 years. The Health and Safety Officer is respnsible fr ensuring that any alteratins r extensins t the installatin is carried ut by cmpetent electrical cntractrs. All electrical equipment used in the schl (including pupils equipment) shall be inspected and where necessary tested in rder t identify any faults which require maintenance t prevent danger. Trained cmpetent persns carry ut the electrical testing and keep a recrd f the tests. Staff are alerted t the dangers f defective wiring and equipment and f the need t reprt any defects fund r suspected. All plugs used in the schl shall be t BS 1363 with semi-insulated pins. It is essential that where prtable electric equipment is used utdrs a residual current device (RCD) is used t reduce the risk f a serius electric shck. Staff are instructed t use RCD adapters if ne is nt fitted int the fixed wiring and t cease using any equipment which causes the RCD t trip. 3. Fire Hazards As required by the Regulatry Refrm (Fire Safety) Order 2005 a Fire Risk Assessment has been cnducted by a cmpetent persn and the recmmendatins have been adpted. The Health and Safety Officer is required t participate actively in the Risk Assessment prcess and any subsequent inspectins and ensure that any necessary remedial wrk is carried ut. This fficer is als respnsible fr ensuring that arrangements fr the fllwing are in place: Fire preventin prcedures Evacuatin prcedures Staff training prcedures Evacuatin practices Tests and maintenance f fire alarms and emergency lights Maintenance f fire extinguishers. The fire risk assessment is held by the Health and Safety Officer. FIRE INSTRUCTIONS

7 PRIORITY "POSITIVE" CLEARING AND EVACUATION ENSURE EVERYONE IS SAFE WHEN ROLL CALLS MAY BE TOO LATE. THIS MUST BE THE PRIORITY. AS A SECONDARY MEASURE, ROLL CALLS FOR ALL STAFF AND STUDENTS WILL BE TAKEN. IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE 1. OPERATE THE FIRE ALARM and IN CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER STAFF 2. ENSURE THE ZONE YOU ARE IN IS CLEAR f all students and staff. 3. INFORM RECEPTION PROMPTLY that a fire des exist - they will cntact the Fire Brigade. 4. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIGHT THE FIRE UNLESS IT IS VERY MINOR. 5. REPORT THE SITUATION TO THE CO-ORDINATOR at the Assembly Area fr the site. WHEN THE FIRE ALARM SOUNDS IF YOU HEAR A FIRE ALARM, YOUR RESPONSIBILITY IS TO THE CHILDREN YOU ARE WITH AT THE TIME. 1. If an alarm sunds, staff shuld take their grup and their class list by the nearest fire exit t the nearest assembly pint. (Drs shuld be clsed and a quick check made that the area is empty.) 2. At the assembly pint students shuld line up in silence and staff shuld check thse present in the grup against their list fr the lessn. 3. If bth agree, reprt all crrect t the c-rdinatr. 4. Any students nt accunted fr are presumed still missing and the c-rdinatr will decide n apprpriate actin. 5. Staff respnsible fr checking areas f the schl are clear f staff and pupils shuld reprt their findings t the c-rdinatr. 6. When everyne is accunted fr, the c-rdinatr will dismiss students frm the assembly pint.

8 Ntes 1. Staff must knw hw many students are in their lessn and names f absentees. 2. Staff shuld have their wn class/grup lists fr each timetabled perid 3. The c-rdinatrs are listed in appendices F1 4. The c-rdinatr s check list will be cllected frm the?? 5. Teachers withut grups at the time shuld generally assist with evacuating students and cntrl f them at the assembly pints. 6. All students irrespective f where they are, n either site must return t the assembly pint and grup with which they are registered fr that lessn, eg peri music lessns, I.N. wrkshps, cmputer grups. 7. Staff ding a cver lessn may nt have a grup list but must knw numbers present and ascertain absence frm the grup. Therefre, a head cunt f students in the grup is necessary. 8. Staff wh g ff site fr any reasn shuld infrm the Office f their departure and return s that all staff can be safely accunted fr. 9. Assembly pint n Lwer Site is the cage, as indicated by signs fr Year Grups, away frm the buildings. Sixth Frm assembly pint when evacuating Sixth Frm buildings is the sixth frm car park. Assembly pint n Upper Site is the side f the Sprts Hall, as indicated by signs fr Year Grups.

9 4. Substances hazardus t health The Cntrl f Substances Hazardus t Health Regulatins 2002 (COSHH) apply t schl activities which invlve hazardus substances. The Health and Safety Officer is respnsible fr implementing the fllwing measures. It is the plicy f the schl t nly use substances hazardus t health were nn-hazardus substitutes are nt capable f prducing the required results. All substances used in the schl are recrded in the COSHH recrd table and are classified and dealt with as belw: CLASS 1 CLASS 2 CLASS 3 These substances are nt hazardus t health (i.e. N hazard warning label indicating txic, harmful, crrsive r irritant and n ccupatin expsure limited assigned by the HSE). These require n further actin under the COSHH Regulatins, ther than the use as directed by the manufacturer. These substances are hazardus t health, but used in very small quantities and in such ways (e.g. Tippex) that the risks t health are assessed as insignificant, requiring n further actin under the COSHH regulatins ther than t use as directed by manufacturer. These substances are hazardus and the risks t health culd be significant. The risks will be assessed and the necessary cntrl measures devised and cmmunicatin t the persns invlved befre use. These assessments are recrded and kept with the COSHH Recrd Table, with the exceptin f the fllwing which have been dne centrally and are adpted by the schl. Science It is the plicy f the schl t use nly the substances and methds as prescribed by CLEAPSS fr Science lessns. All substances are stred s as t prevent unauthrised access and they are nly used in accrdance with the instructins given in the CLEAPSS Hazards. The central assessments dne by CLEAPSS are therefre valid and it is cncluded that the risks t health are adequately cntrlled. Caretaking It is the plicy f the schl t use nly substances btained frm reputable suppliers. These substances are stred s as t prevent unauthrised access, and used nly as detailed in their prduct infrmatin sheets. It is therefre accrding t manufacturers instructins cncluded that the risks t health are adequately cntrlled in line with Class 3 regulatins. Kitchen and fd hygiene hazards It is the plicy f the schl t fllw the guidance n kitchen safety detailed in the HSE publicatin HS(G)55 Health and Safety in Kitchens and Fd Preparatin Areas. A cpy f this is kept in the kitchen and the Kitchen Supervisr is respnsible fr ensuring the relevant standards are cmmunicated and maintained. The schl is registered with the District Cuncil Envirnmental Health Department and regularly visited by Fd Hygiene Inspectrs. All recmmendatins and advice given by these inspectrs will be implemented in rder t ensure adequate fd hygiene standards. All fd handlers will be trained and where apprpriate, certificated in basic fd hygiene prcedures. They will als be asked t cmplete a medical questinnaire tgether with any relevant fllw up prcedures.

10 5. Manual handling peratins Line Managers will need t ensure that the systems f wrk which invlve lifting and handling are peridically reviewed s as t prevent injury t emplyees because f: The weight, shape, size r lack f rigidity f the article. The frequency f handling the weight The cnditins under which the weight is handled. And where it is practicable t d s, either eliminate the activity r examine carefully whether any mechanical means can be emplyed t assist staff and safeguard them frm injury r prvide training in recmmended manual lifting and handling practices. Line Managers must identify significant manual handling peratins and recrd sufficient infrmatin t justify the cnclusins reached. 6. Display Screen Equipment The schl will plan the wrk f users (a persn wh habitually uses display screen equipment as a significant part f nrmal wrk) s that there are regular spells f nn-display screen wrk r frmal breaks t reduce the risk f wrkstatin fatigue. It is the plicy f the schl t have the highest designs fr wrkstatins cvering equipment, furniture, lighting, nise, temperature and humidity. Wrkstatins will be assessed by the Line Manager n a regular basis in cnsultatin with the users. All users will be trained in Health and Safety cnsideratins by Line Managers. The schl will arrange and pay fr eye tests where requested and assist in the purchase f glasses if specifically needed fr wrk. Pupils are nt defined as users, hwever, staff are alerted t the fact that althugh cmputers will nt cause phtsensitivity they might induce it in susceptible children. Staff shuld ensure children d nt sit t clse t the mnitr nr spend lng perids f time perating cmputers. 7. Injury Reprting Prcedures The schl will telephne immediately and reprt, n the apprpriate frm, t the enfrcing authrity within seven days: (Appendix 2) A fatal injury n the premises Majr injuries Fracture f the skull, spine, pelvis and any bne in the arm r leg, but nt bnes in the hand r ft Amputatin f a hand r ft; r a finger, thumb r te where the bne r a jint is cmpletely severed Lss f sight in an eye r a penetrating injury, r a chemical r ht metal burn t an eye Injury requiring medical treatment r lss f cnsciusness due t electric shck which requires admissin t hspital fr mre than 24 hurs

11 Lss f cnsciusness due t lack f xygen Decmpressins sickness Acute illness r lss f cnsciusness caused by absrptin f any substance Acute illness believed t be the result f expsure t a pathgen r infected material Any ther injury that results in the injured persn being taken t hspital fr further treatment Dangerus ccurrences The cllapse, verturning r failure f a lad bearing part f a lift, hist, crane, derrick r mbile platfrm, r an excavatr, r a pile-driving frame with an perating height f ver seven metres The cllapse r failure f a lad bearing part f a passenger-carrying amusement device r any safety arrangement cnnected with it The explsin, cllapse r bursting f any clsed vessel Electrical shrt-circuits r verlad causing fire r explsin Any explsin r fire resulting in the suspensin f nrmal wrk fr mre than 24 hurs The sudden, uncntrlled release f ne tnne r mre f highly flammable liquid The cllapse r partial cllapse f any scaffld ver five metres high Any unintended cllapse f any building r structure under cnstructin, alteratins r demlitin invlving a fall f mre than five tnnes f material r f a wall r flr in a place f wrk An uncntrlled r accidental release r escape f any pathgen r substance frm any apparatus r equipment Any unintentinal ignitin r explsin f explsives Failure f any freight cntainer r a lad bearing part theref Bursting, explsin r cllapse f a pipeline Any incident in which a dangerus substance being cnveyed by rad is invlved in a fire r where there is an uncntrlled release r escape f the dangerus substance Any incident where breathing apparatus malfunctins in such a way as t deprive the wearer f xygen Any incident in which plant r equipment cmes int cntact with verhead pwer lines exceeding 200 vlts Any case f accidental cllisin between a lcmtive and train r any ther vehicle at a factry r dck which might have led t death f reprtable injury. Prescribed diseases Certain pisnings Sme skin diseases such as skin cancer, chrme ulcer, il flliculitis/acne Lung diseases including: ccupatinal asthma, farmer s lung, pneumcnisis, asbestsis, mesthelima The fllwing infectins: Leptspirsis, Hepatitis, Tuberculsis, Anthrax, any illness caused by a pathgen Other cnditins such as: ccupatinal cancers, cataracts, decmpressin sickness and vibratin white finger 8. First Aid Arrangements All emplyees have cpies f the infrmatin presented in this sectin. A detailed Medical and First Aid Plicy has been cmpiled fr clarificatin f arrangements fr medical supprt fr students with lng term r cmplex medical cnditins. Details f accidents and emergencies shuld be cmmunicated t the ffice wh will initiate apprpriate actin.

12 Accidents and emergencies First aid bxes There is ne type f first-aid bx in the schl: Statutry Requirements These will cntain plasters, scissrs, safety pins, sterile dressings fr wunds, eye pads, triangular bandages, dispsable glves, waste bags and a First Aid guidance leaflet. The schl will nly prvide statutry first aid bxes and the items listed abve. Under n accunt shuld the fllwing items be used in the schl: Antiseptic creams Antiseptic slutins e.g. Savln Sprays fr insect bites etc Eye baths Cttn wl Frceps Please Nte: Fr cleaning cuts, grazes etc, nly sap and water shuld be used. Fr remving items frm eyes nly tap water shuld be used. Fr any mre queries n the crrect way t treat minr injuries please CONSULT A first-aider. First Aid Bxes are lcated in many areas See appendixes 16 Prcedures fr dealing with First Aid Incidents in schl. Minr injuries Incidents such as cuts and grazes shuld be dealt with by the teacher in charge f the class by using the apprpriate item(s) frm the first aid bxes The Technical Team r any ther first-aider in the schl are nt respnsible fr dealing with children wh feel ill with clds, flu, sickness etc. It is the respnsibility f the class teacher r Head f Year t deal with these cmplaints Serius injuries In the event f a serius injury ccurring where a first-aider has t be ntified, cntact the ffice wh will infrm the first-aider The Teacher in charge f the class will be respnsible fr prviding the ffice with the relevant infrmatin fr an accident frm The ffice will ensure the frm is filled in, any necessary fllw up actin is taken and a cpy filed in the schl If the first-aider is nt available in the first instance, the ffice shuld cntact an appinted persn in the first instance and cntinue t strive t cntact the first-aider.

13 Prcedures fr dealing with bld r any type f bdy fluid: T safeguard ur staff and pupils all staff need t knw the prcedures fr dealing with bld r any type f bdy fluid When dealing with an injury which invlves bld etc staff must wear prtective glves. Glves are fund in all First Aid bxes in the schl All cntaminated items such as bandages, plasters etc must be put in t a waste bag fund in each First Aid bx. The bag must be sealed by tying a knt in the pen end and placed in the special bin fr cntaminated/clinical waste After dealing with an incident staff must wash their hands with sap and water The clinical waste bins are lcated in the medical rm n the Upper Site and the science prep rm n the Lwer Site. Bth bins are emptied by a waste dispsal firm n a regular basis Any spillage f bld r bdy fluids e.g. Vmit n flrs etc must be dealt with by a caretaker. If any spillage ccurs, please clear the area f pupils and cntact the ffice wh will page the caretaker. If staff need t tuch any fluid etc they must wear prtective glves and dispse f cntaminated items as detailed abve Duties f a first-aider In the event f an emplyee r any ther persn being injured r becming ill n the premises, a first-aider shall: Take charge f the situatin Render first aid as necessary Advise f the need fr help frm a medical practitiner r nurse r f the need fr the emergency ambulance t be called, r any ther actin which needs t be taken Ensure that a recrd is made in the first aid recrd bk f the incident and any subsequent treatment Have charge f the first aid equipment and facilities, keep stck and replace items as necessary Maintain ntices f first aid arrangements in the establishment Duties f an appinted persn Parts 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 abve if the first-aider is nt n site r until the first-aider arrives in the case f an emergency. The appinted persn shuld act as a steward in the event f an emergency Render first aid fr minr injuries r infrm first-aider if the injuries are f a serius nature r in any dubt cncerning the injury A list f current First aiders can be fund in Appendixes 17 Als displayed in the Upper and Lwer Staffrm and Schl Office In case f accident/emergency cntact the ffice. Office staff will: Cntact a first-aider, and acting n advice frm first-aider, cntact emergency services* (when necessary) Cntact parent Cntact Pastral Supprt Assistant Cntact schl leadership Prvide accident frms. An accident frm needs t be cmpleted by the member f staff witnessing r reprting the accident. The frm may need t be cmpleted in cnjunctin with the first-aider. Blank accident frms are kept in?? Or preferably reprt n the T.A.M system Ensure that the relevant Head f Year has infrmatin abut the accident. Where apprpriate the Head f Year t fllw up the incident with a telephne call t the parents and enter relevant details n the accident frm. If an accident culd ptentially be mre serius than is at first evident, staff shuld err n the side f cautin and ntify parents f any pssible cncerns

14 File the cmpleted frm after ensuring all apprpriate actin has been taken, including infrming the Incident Cntact Centre in Caerphilly if it is a ntifiable injury and recrding the reference number f the accident frm. Als see Appendix 2 reprting t the HSE Ntes When calling an ambulance, peratr will ask several questins relating t the patient s cnditin; fr example, is he/she breathing/bleeding/cnscius; age f student etc. Try t have answers t these questins t hand if nt, dn t delay Ensure that emergency service peratr is clear t which site ambulance shuld cme Emphasise Upper Site (Arthur Mee Rad) r Lwer Site (Staplefrd Lane, ppsite Japanese Water Gardens)

15 NURSE The nurse is nt appinted t the Schl. Staff and pupils shuld nt deal directly with the schl nurse unless it is an emergency. All matters relating t the schl nurse shuld g thrugh the apprpriate Directr f Learning and Achievemnt. In the case f accidents, the first-aider shuld be cntacted. Her rle is t arrange and cnduct: A) Year 10 Health Appraisals in the Autumn Term. B) Year 8 Health Appraisals in the Spring Term. C) Immunisatins fr Year 7 - Rubella; Year 8 - BCG: Year 10 - Pli/Tetanus. D) Assistance when the schl dctr attends. In additin, the nurse prcesses medical questinnaires given t Year 9 pupils prir t the schl dctr s visits t Year 10. Finally, the nurse may be able t prvide aspects f Health Educatin fr grups f pupils. This shuld be negtiated thrugh the apprpriate Head f Year. PUPILS WITH MEDICAL PROBLEMS Staff are made aware f pupils with special medical prblems thrugh a printed list in their handbk which is updated annually LEGIONELLA HAZARDS The schl will ensure that the ht and cld water services are maintained at the highest standards. A survey by an authrised agent will frm the basis fr an annual service cntract t mnitr and maintain ht and cld water services t meet the apprved cde f practice f the Health and Safety Executive ELECTRICITY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1989 HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES It is the plicy f the schl t fllw the guidelines n electrical safety detailed in the latest regulatins. Pupils in Physical Educatin are warned as t the dangers and prhibited frm such activities as thrwing events near t the high vltage cable. The schl has a plicy f making pupils, n entry int the schl, fully aware f the dangers f high vltage cables and pylns. All high vltage equipment is clearly marked with apprpriate warning signs and adequately prtected against accidental injury.

16 3.12 CONTROLLING CONTRACTORS ACTIVITIES See Appendix 4. Senir staff will mnitr, where pssible, cntractrs activities t ensure that safety requirements are bserved. Cntractrs shuld take reasnable precautins fr their wn health and safety, failure t d s will be regarded as a breach f the plicy entitling the schl t take such measures as it deems apprpriate, including asking the cntractr t leave the premises EMERCENCY PROCEDURES FIRE PROCEDURES SERIOUS GAS LEAK SERIOUS INJURY (as fr SCHOOL FIRE DRILL) (as fr FIRE DRILL except n 1 site nly. Evacuate t furthest assembly pint.) See Appendix 5. SUMMON HELP IF POSSIBLE IF IN ANY DOUBT ASK OFFICE TO CALL AN AMBULANCE OFFICE SHOULD LOG TIME AND CLEARLY STATE UPPER OR LOWER SCHOOL SUMMON FIRST AIDER(S) FOR ASSISTANCE KEEP THE PATIENT WARM, COMFORTED AND IF NECESSARY NOT MOVED SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES AND SAFETY COMMITTEE The Schl s Safety Cmmittee will cver all matters relating t health, safety and statutry welfare at the wrk place. The Cmmittee will cmprise f the Health and Safety Sub-Cmmittee f the Gverning Bdy plus the Schl s Health and Safety Officer. If requested, a Unin Representative will be added t the Cmmittee. Health and Safety Cnsultants will be appinted t carry ut annual inspectins f the site and prvide a reprt n their inspectin. They will als be available fr specialist advice. The Cmmittee will cnduct an inspectin f the schl site and prduce recmmendatins fr the schl t cnsider. Health and Safety matters will be mnitred n an n-ging basis by the Health and Safety Officer plus frmal checks when deemed apprpriate by the Cmmittee, ver and abve the Annual Reviews.

17 PROFESSIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS FUME CUPBOARD FIRE ALARMS AND EQUIPMENT EMERGENCY LIGHTING STAGE LIGHTING FIXED WIRING (FIVE YEARS) ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES GAS APPLIANCES GYMNASIUM EQUIPMENT BOILERS KITCHEN HYGIENE WATER DUST EXTRACTION FACILITIES COMPRESSORS AIR CONDITIONING UNITS STRUCTURAL CONDITION OF THE BRIDGE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS LIFT ASBESTOS CONDITION LIGHTENING CONDUCTORS SEWERAGE PUMPS

18 3.15 SCHOOL PERFORMANCES THE SCHOOL WILL ENSURE THAT All relevant staff shuld receive instructins n their rle in the event f an emergency. These instructins shuld be issued by the Manager f the event. The Site Manager shuld check all exits are clear frm bstructins and all signs are illuminated. Gangways shuld be a minimum width f 1.1m. Perfrmances shuld meet the requirements f the licence granted fr that purpse. The licence will be displayed in a public place RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES The schl has btained prir apprval frm the Secretary f State t use inising radiatin. The schl ensures that every precautin is taken t make certain that expsure f pupils, students and staff t inising radiatin is kept as lw as is cnsistent with achieving the bjectives f the educatin prgramme. The schl als ensures that where classes include pupils under the age f sixteen the use f surces f inising radiatin are restricted t demnstratins by the teachers wh are suitably qualified and trained fr the wrk prpsed. The schl keeps radiactive materials n site in a separate lcked stre. The schl will als ensure that all guidelines frm the CLEAPPS L93* are fllwed where applicable. The schl has a trained science teacher and a technician in radiatin prtectin 3.17 WORKING AT HEIGHTS The schl has a supply f small stepladders fr the use f staff and pupils where necessary. Staff have been infrmed thrugh the Handbk that the use f chairs etc is frbidden. Types f prtable ladders fr use by caretaking staff must bear the British Standard Kite Mark f Apprval. Such equipment shuld be inspected at regular intervals and kept in a dry, secure stre r padlcked t prevent unauthrised use. Kick stls are prvided fr use in all strerms areas SMOKING AT WORK The schl site is a nn-smking area.

19 3.19 PHYSICAL EDUCATION HAZARDS The schl aims t maintain gd rder and discipline amngst the pupils whilst safeguarding their health and safety when engaged in Physical Educatin/sprts activities. Teachers and pupils need t be aware f safety requirements and t ensure they are bserved at all times. The teacher always retains the duty f care respnsibility fr the pupils safety. 1. All reasnable steps shuld be taken t ensure the safety f the premises and equipment (includes an annual maintenance cntract fr gymnasium and sprts hall). 2. Pupils are taught abut the need fr safety and instructed in safe use f equipment. 3. Pupils are strngly advised t wear apprpriate clthing and ftwear. 4. Activities, and the manner in which they are cnducted, are in keeping with recgnised guidelines fr thse activities. The teacher shuld: a) Knw the needs and strengths f pupils. b) Ensure apprpriate safety precautins fr the activity. c) Organise grup numbers as apprpriate fr the activity. d) Be aware f any special requirements f the pupils (e.g. Medical/health) e) Develp pupil skills in a planned, prgressive manner in keeping with pupil s activities. f) Ensure adequate warm up takes place prir t activity. g) Ensure jewellery, persnal effects and chewing gum etc are remved prir t activity. h) Ensure a rutine f safe use f shwers (temperature cntrl set by the teacher). i) Ensure that regulatins by specific sprting gverning bdies are nt cntravened. The pupil shuld: a) Knw what is expected f him/her in all situatins. b) Fllw safe practice always. c) Infrm the teacher if aware f any situatin which might put his wn, r ther pupils, safety at risk. d) Infrm the teacher f any cnditin which might restrict their ability t perfrm an activity apprpriately. e) Fllw teacher safety instructin immediately and precisely. (Reference BAALPE 1990)

20 3.20 SCHOOL OUTINGS The schl psitively encurages all pupils t engage in Educatin/Residential experiences. All prpsed activities are cnsidered against the mst recently published criteria available. Activities are authrised, c-rdinated and mnitred by a designated persn (see Appendix 6). Risk assessments are carried ut and submitted prir t any venture being authrised VEHICLES ON PREMISES Speed limit signs are erected and sensible speed limits are maintained by sleeping plicemen. An area allwing vehicles t reverse safely has been built and pathways have been prvided t segregate pedestrians frm vehicles. A crssing pint has been prvided fr pedestrians n Upper Site and warning signs have been erected t alert drivers. Pupils are taught basic rad safety and advice is given t pupils and parents regarding the mst apprpriate rutes t schl. This will be reviewed as cnditins change STAFF INDUCTION New members f staff are intrduced t and made aware f relevant cntents f the Health and Safety dcument during the INDUCTION PROCESS. Supply staff, students etc. Will be given a mini health and safety handbk VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL Arrangements fr Visitrs t the schl are cvered in the Site Security plicy (Appendix 8) SCHOOL BRIDGE Mnitring f pupil mvement n the schl bridge frms part f bth the statutry and vluntary duty rutines. Safe use f the bridge is part f the Year 7 inductin prcess and is reinfrced in later years as part f the general safety arund schl prgramme. N cycling signs are visible n bth sides f the bridge t reinfrce the schl rule f nt cycling acrss the bridge.

21 3.25 CONTINGENCY PLAN Cpies f the schl Cntingency Plan are kept ff-site by Deputy Head, Health and Safety Officer and schl Caretakers. The plans detail the lcatin f all the majr services n the schl site SECURITY POLICY All staff are made aware f the schl security plicy (Appendix 8) MEDICATION The arrangements fr student medicatin are cvered in detail in the Medical and First Aid Plicy 3.28 HEAD INJURIES All pupils receiving first aid fr an injury invlving a blw r knck t the head are issued with a letter infrming parents f the situatin. A reply slip is attached t the letter (Appendix 9) fr parents t acknwledge receipt f the letter BLOOD SPILLAGE A detailed guide has been prduced fr caretakers, first aiders and staff dealing with accidents invlving bld lss (Appendix 10) MINI-BUS USE Prcedures fr the use f the schl mini-bus are included in the staff handbk (Appendix 11).

22 3.31 WORK RELATED STRESS The schl is aware that stress can be caused by excessive pressure n an individual r what may be perceived as unreasnable demand being made n an individual. The schl seeks t supprt all staff in their wrk, prvide a gd, psitive wrking envirnment and prfessinally challenge staff. It actively seeks t recgnise the surces f wrk-related stress and wishes t wrk with staff t minimise such ccurrences. It endrses the guidance f the Educatin Service Advisry Cmmittee (Appendix 12) The schl aims t prvide staff with: A gd management culture which demnstrates clear leadership Supprt in their wrk and a recgnitin f their cntributins A manageable wrklad in terms f vlume, variety and cmplexity Gd cmmunicatin channels between management and themselves and als between team members Apprpriate training fr their present needs and fr future develpments Guidance and supprt thrugh any develpments in wrking practices Security in their wrk Cnfidence that help and advice will be available n health related issues. It is the respnsibility f all managers within the schl t assess the risks assciated with wrk related stress. Such risks shuld be remved r steps taken t reduce them t an abslute minimum REPORTING BACK TO GOVERNORS The Principal, in cnjunctin with the Health and Safety Officer, will reprt back t Gvernrs n a regular basis. This reprt will cnsist f: - Number and type f accidents etc. Fire drill prblems and suggested imprvements. Any relevant staff training. Site security issues. Safety issues reprted by staff and fllw up actin. Other general Health and Safety issues.

23 3.33 INFECTIOUS DISEASES If a child demnstrates symptms assciated with an infectius disease (see appendix 13) the fllwing curse f actin will be taken: 1. Infrm the Directr f Learning and Achievement f the situatin. The Directr f Learning and Achievement will check the symptms against the guidelines in Appendix If the Directr f Learning and Achievement agrees with the pssibility f the child having an infectius disease, they will cnsider the fllwing curse f actin in cnjunctin with the Deputy Principal: Islatin frm ther pupils and infrming parents f the need t seek medical attentin as sn as pssible. Islatin frm ther pupils and cntact with their parents requesting their cllectin frm schl and advising they seek medical attentin. Directr f Learning and Acheivement will fllw up any incident and ensure pupils return t schl in accrdance with guidelines prvided r as recmmended by a dctr. Fllw-up actin in sme instances may require parents f children cming int clse cntact with the infected child, being advised t seek medical advice r attentin themselves. 3. The schl shuld err n the side f cautin in uncertain cases and be practive in cmmunicatins with parents Cde f Practice Schls' Harassment Cmplaints Prcedure Nw part f dedicated Plicy 3.35 Strage, Dispensatin and Administratin f Medicines The arrangements fr student medicatin are cvered in detail in the Medical and First Aid Plicy

24 3.36 SLIP AND TRIP HAZARDS The schl shuld take apprpriate steps t cntrl slip and trip risks including: Envirnmental (flr, steps, slpes etc) Cntaminatin (water, fd, litter etc) Organisatinal (tasks, safety culture etc) Ftwear (sensible she plicy) Individual factrs (training, supervisin, behaviur) Cntrl f slip and trip hazards will be in line with the generic assessments (Appendix 15) MANAGING ASBESTOS POLICY The Cntrl f Asbests at Wrk Regulatins 2012 requires emplyers t prevent expsure f emplyees t asbests. T cntrl the risks assciated with Asbests the fllwing measures have been r will be adpted: - Where existing installatins include Asbests cntaining materials (acms) which are sund, in gd cnditin and nt subject t abrasin r deteriratin, the material shall be left undisturbed ands it s cnditin mnitred. Where existing installatins include acms which are damaged, deterirating r inadequately sealed, they shall be repaired prvided the repair is durable and nt likely t further damage r disturbance. Where existing installatins include acms which are damaged, deterirating r inadequately sealed and repair as abve is nt practicable, they shall be remved and replaced with a material nt cntaining asbests. Where acms are suspected r knwn t be present, an asbests survey shall be held and maintained. The Asbests Survey and Lg is held in the caretaker s ffice. The survey infrmatin shall be prvided t cnsultants, maintenance cntractrs and any ther persns planning r undertaking wrk n the premises that may disturb acms. The risk f acms will be re-assessed by visual inspectin and recrded in the asbests lg n an annual basis as part f the Cnditin Survey arrangements. Cntractrs appinted t undertake remedial wrk r remval f acms shall be cmpetent and must have the apprpriate licence issued by the Health and Safety Executive. Cnsultants wh undertake surveys, testing, sampling and mnitring shall hld full UKAS (United Kingdm Accreditatin Service) and AIMS (Asbestns in Material Scheme accreditatin)

25 Management f Asbests in Buildings Managing the risks frm acms requires respnsibilities being placed n a number f peple. These include:- 1. The Health and Safety Officer The Health and Safety Officer as the persn respnsible fr the maintenance and/r repair f the premises shall ensure suitable arrangements are in place fr implementing the prcedures cntained within this dcument. In particular, this shall include: - 1) Undertaking lcal management f acms. 2) Ensuring any persn undertaking wrk in the establishment which may disturb acms has checked and understd the Asbests Survey and is aware f their respnsibility t avid disturbing the material. A permit t wrk will be signed by the cntractr acknwledging the precautins necessary in relatin t wrk in the schl. These permits will be filed by the schl and cpies given t the cntractr. 3) Ensuring that at least n an annual basis, the cnditin f materials identified in the survey are visually inspected t ensure it remains in gd cnditin. (It is the expectatin that this inspectin undertaken by the H & S fficer will invlve inspecting materials in accessible lcatins i.e. Nt ceiling vids etc.) The mnths f the inspectins will be recrded. 4) Seeking advice in situatins where the Asbests Survey is nt sufficiently detailed r further advice is required 5) Islating the area adjacent t any acms r suspected acms if they are disturbed r damaged and seeking advice. 2. Staff r Cntractrs wrking n the fabric f the buildings 1) All persns wrking n the fabric f the buildings shall seek infrmatin frm the Health and Safety Officer r the Caretakers n likely presence f Asbests and the prcedures fr managing risks frm acms. As lng as acms are in a gd cnditin and are nt being r ging t be disturbed r damaged there is n risk. If it is disturbed r damaged, it can becme a danger t health because asbests fibres are released int the air and peple breathe them in. T manage the risk frm acms it is necessary, first f all, t identify where they are present. A survey t identify acms has been carried ut in the schl and a recrd f its lcatins is held by the caretakers. In situatins where suspected r knwn acms have been distributed r damaged t the extent that they may be releasing fibres, the fllwing prcedure will be adpted:- 1. Any wrk will stp immediately 2. The lcatin will be secured t prevent access if pssible, r alternatively the immediate area islated. 3. Apprpriate signage will be displayed 4. Specialist remval cntractrs will be brught in t deal with the situatin. 5. Apprpriate tests will be carried ut after wrk t ensure n evidence f ACM s remain.

26 3.38 DRUGS POLICY The Academy maintains a separate Plicy n Drugs, Alchl and substance abuse NEW TECHNOLOGIES POLICY The Academy maintains a separate Plicy n the use f new technlgies within the Academy. APPENDICES Cpies f the appendices are available fr inspectin at the schl ffice r with the Health & Safety C-rdinatr.

27 Appendixes Appendix F1 Evacuatin C-Ordinatrs BEFORE SCHOOL, BREAK, LUNCHTIME AND AFTER SCHOOL If yu hear a fire alarm, yur respnsibility is t the children. All staff shuld assist with clearing the buildings, paths and yard areas and g with students t the assembly areas. Appendix 2 RIDDOR Reprting RIDDOR can be reprted n line via the HSE web site. It is imprtant that yu seek advice prir t making the reprt t ensure that the incident is reprtable. The use f the T.A.M system t reprt incidents and accident shuld be used and as such, this will prmpt the reprting t the H.S.E if required. Specified injuries t wrkers The list f specified injuries in RIDDOR 2013 replaces the previus list f majr injuries in RIDDOR Specified injuries are (regulatin 4): Fractures, ther than t fingers, thumbs and tes Amputatins Any injury likely t lead t permanent lss f sight r reductin in sight Any crush injury t the head r trs causing damage t the brain r internal rgans Serius burns (including scalding) which: Cvers mre than 10% f the bdy Causes significant damage t the eyes, respiratry system r ther vital rgans Any scalping requiring hspital treatment Any lss f cnsciusness caused by head injury r asphyxia Any ther injury arising frm wrking in an enclsed space which: Leads t hypthermia r heat-induced illness Requires re suscitatin r admittance t hspital fr mre than 24 hurs Over-seven-day incapacitatin f a wrker Accidents must be reprted where they result in an emplyee r self-emplyed persn being away frm wrk, r unable t perfrm their nrmal wrk duties, fr mre than seven cnsecutive days as the result f their injury. This seven day perid des nt include the day f the accident, but des include weekends and rest days. The reprt must be made within 15 days f the accident. Over-three-day incapacitatin Accidents must be recrded, but nt reprted where they result in a wrker being incapacitated fr mre than three cnsecutive days. If yu are an emplyer, wh must keep an accident bk under the Scial Security (Claims and Payments) Regulatins 1979, that recrd will be enugh.

28 Nn fatal accidents t nn-wrkers (eg members f the public) Accidents t members f the public r thers wh are nt at wrk must be reprted if they result in an injury and the persn is taken directly frm the scene f the accident t hspital fr treatment t that injury. Examinatins and diagnstic tests d nt cnstitute treatment in such circumstances. There is n need t reprt incidents where peple are taken t hspital purely as a precautin when n injury is apparent. Appendix 4 Cntractrs Site Managers Check list Appendix 5 Fire Assembly Pints Appendix 6 Schl Outings Permissin Appendix 8 Site Security Plicy Appendix 9 Head Injuries Letter Appendix 10 Bld spillage Guidance Appendix 11 Use f Schl mini bus Appendix 12 Guidance n Stress Appendix 13 Infectius Diseases Appendix 14 Appendix 15 Slips Trips & Falls assessment Appendixes 16 Lcatin f 1st Aid Bxes