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North Town Primary

School

Health and Safety Policy

Signed: ……………………………………………………….Head teacher

Signed: ………………………………………………………Chair of Governors

Date: March 2017

To be reviewed in: March 2018


North Town Primary School Last Update: March 2017

Review Due: March 2018

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Table Of Contents

1. Policy Name ................................................................................................................... 3

2. Policy Statement ............................................................................................................ 3

3. Aims ............................................................................................................................... 3

4. Scope and Application ................................................................................................... 3

5. Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................................................. 3

6. Policy Principles ............................................................................................................. 5

7. Related Policies & Procedures ....................................................................................... 6

Appendix 1 – Delegated Areas of Responsibility Within The School ..................................... 8

Appendix 2 – Establishment North Town Community Primary School ................................. 12

Appendix 3 – Arrangements ................................................................................................ 15




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1. Policy Name


2. Policy Statement

The Academy recognises and accepts that every one of its employees, pupils and visitors to the school is entitled to a safe and healthy environment.

The Academy recognises its responsibilities to raise awareness amongst pupils, staff and other site users of health and safety issues and to encourage good practice.

3. Aims

It is the intention of the Governing Body of the Academy that all appropriate steps will be taken to meet statutory requirements, recognised codes of practice and guidance notes in establishing a safe and healthy environment. Appendix 1 at the end of this policy sets out these sources.

The overall high quality of the environment will be evidence of a strong ethos of housekeeping, which will permeate the Academy community and an awareness of the condition and appearance of the building will be demonstrated by pupils and employees on a daily basis.

4. Scope and Application

All employees have both a duty and a responsibility to take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves and others and to co-operate to ensure statutory duties and obligations are fulfilled. The Academy’s Health and Safety Policy can only be successfully implemented with the full co-operation of everyone concerned.

5. Roles and Responsibilities

5.1 Responsibility of The Academy

5.1.1 To provide as far as reasonably practicable a safe and healthy environment for all persons who work at, attend or visit the school.

5.1.2 To seek improvement to working conditions according to priorities within existing resources and sustain a role to monitor standards at the school as an essential part of good safety management.

5.1.3 To recognise the responsibilities of the Academy when offering the premises or equipment for hire and ensuring that risks to the safety or health of hirers and other persons are adequately controlled as far as possible.

5.1.4 To recognise the role of safety representatives appointed by the Trade Unions and will co-operate with them so that they may undertake their health and safety related functions, including reasonable paid time off for consultation inspection and investigations.




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5.1.5 The following individuals are recognised as safety representatives at the school.

Name (1) Roy Marriott

(2) Mike Snowden

(3) Graham Good

Trade Union None

5.1.6 To support the Academy’s arrangements for effective consultation, through encouraging informal meetings and by making time available in staff meetings where health and safety issues can be raised.

5.1.7 To ensure that staff have access to training to ensure their competence for their tasks.

5.1.8 To accept the duties that are held as a client where arranging for work through contractors or volunteers. Follow the government’s guidance for the selection of competent contractors and will seek assistance from professionals when necessary. Ensure that volunteers receive adequate instruction and supervision to work safely.

5.1.9 To report all incidents/accidents by following the procedure contained within the Incident Reporting (IR1) Guide.

5.1.10 To ensure that Risk Assessments are carried out within the school using an identified method for recording (eg EEC) and to review as appropriate.

5.1.11 To review on an annual basis, all accidents and other incidents reported to the school to identify trends and make a summary available to governors.

5.1.12 To ensure that incident investigations are carried out in sufficient detail.

5.1.13 To consult with the school council and inform pupils of their responsibilities for Health and Safety.

5.1.14 The Governors and Head teacher will draw this policy to the attention of all staff, and review as necessary in the light of any changes.

5.2 The Governing Body

5.2.1 As employer, has a duty (as required by The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, 1999):

to institute a health and safety policy and advise employees of it;

to have a critical incident/emergency contingency plan;

to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of teachers and other education staff; the health and safety of pupils in school and on off-site visits; and the health and safety of visitors to schools, and volunteers involved in any school activity;

to assess the risk of all activities, both in school and off-site; introduce measures to manage those risks, and tell employees about those measures;

to ensure that staff are competent and trained in their health and safety responsibilities; and are actively involved in health and safety;

to take reasonable steps to make sure that the buildings, equipment and materials are safe and do not put the health of users and visitors at risk.




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5.2.2 In practice, the governing body may delegate specific health and safety tasks to others at the school. However, the governing body retains the ultimate responsibility no matter who carries out the tasks.

5.3 The Employees

5.3.1 Employees must take reasonable care of their own health and safety, and that of anyone else who may be affected by what they do at work. They must also cooperate with others who have duties for health and safety by carrying out instructions and reporting unsafe practices. The Head teacher, who has delegated responsibility for the day-to-day management of the school, has a particular role in seeing that the governing body’s health and safety policies and procedures are carried out.

6. Policy Principles

6.1 The Law

Health and safety responsibilities derive from the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated regulations. These are enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The statutory health and safety responsibilities fall on the governing body (as the employer) and on the Head teacher and staff (as employees).

6.2 Enforcement

The HSE enforces health and safety law relating to the activities of schools. Because the employer is responsible for health and safety in the workplace and on work activities the HSE will normally take action against the employer. However, in some circumstances, for example, where an employee failed to take notice of the employer’s policy or directions in respect of health and safety, the HSE may take action against the employee as well or instead.

6.3 Organisation In Support Of Health and Safety

The Head teacher and Governors have appointed key members within the Academy framework as responsible for seeing that their Area of responsibility/Departmental staff follow the school’s policy, and in particular in respect of:

1. The identification and control of risks associated with any hazardous or dangerous substances.

2. The selection of equipment which is suitable for its purpose and ensuring that it is properly used.

3. Identifying and securing the training needs of members of their Area/Department.

4. The provision of suitable personal protective equipment when its need is identified and ensuring that it is properly used.

The Head teacher and Governors recognise the importance of all staff being competent and possessing the necessary current skills, knowledge and qualifications for the use of specialist equipment or facilities.

They will ensure that staff have the necessary skills and qualification on appointment or are able to receive the necessary training and certification, after appointment or on change of responsibilities or work methods.




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The Governors will monitor safety performance within the school against the standards of the HSE and provide an annual summary of their findings. With regard to premises issues this will include a check of the school buildings, in conjunction with a property surveyor and prioritisation of needs on the schools AMP.

The Governors have appointed the following Governor to have a watching brief for health and safety issues and bring to their notice such issues that require their attention:

Clare Greenslade

Assistance on health and safety issues is provided by The County Health and Safety Unit, Somerset County Council and Porter Dodson Solicitors.

6.4 Appointment of Appropriate Persons

Appropriate persons have delegated areas of responsibility within the school (see Appendix 1).

6.5 Guidance for Schools

The following guidance, produced by Somerset County Council, is available for Academies to use for their own standards:

Guidance for Schools Volume 4

Guidance for Schools Volume 5

7. Related Policies & Procedures

The Governors adopt the standards of the following publications:

“Safe Practice in Physical Education” published by BAALPE - 2004 Edition

Fire Safety - Managing School Facilities Guide 6

Teachernet site

“Health and Safety of Pupils on Educational Visits” published by DfE

“Guidance on First Aid for Schools” published by DfE

“Supporting Pupils with Medical Needs” published by DfE




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Authorities / Key dates:

Policy custodian Mike Snowden

Reviewed by Policy Committee on the 02/03/2015

Ratified on the 23/03/2015

To be reviewed on the 23/03/2018

Modifications / Amendments history:

Date Modifications / Amendment

01/03/2017 Removed Steve Marshall and replaced with Roy Marriott




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Appendix 1 – Delegated Areas of Responsibility Within The School

Name of School: North Town Primary School

Appointment of Appropriate Persons: Head teacher (Mike Snowden)

Delegated Senior Manager: TBC

Subject Matter Policy Location of Policy Guidance Name of person responsible

Asbestos Asbestos Register In School/Community Protection

Roy Marriott

Bullying/ Harassment

Developing an anti-bullying strategy

SiX Admin & Support Services.

Social Inclusion and Access Behaviour Support Service

Mike Snowden

Computer use Guidance for Schools Links to DSE Assessment Form, Managers Guide, User Guide and also training course and descriptions: http://www.six.somerset.gov.uk/sixv3/default.asp?search=DSE&searchfor=4&orderby=1&ds=1

Claire Foote

Construction Work/Contractors on school sites

Corporate Property Standards and Guidance “School building projects”

http://www.six.somerset.gov.uk/sixv3/content_view.asp?did=13775

Roy Marriott

COSHH Assessments

Guidance for Schools Volume 4 Section 8 Roy Marriott

Electrical Safety Guidance for Schools Volume 4 Section 3

Roy Marriott

Emergency Procedures

Guidance for Schools Volume 2 Section 4 Mike Snowden

Critical/Major Incidents

See attached also SiX – Admin & Support Services>SEN Group>Critical Incidents

Mike Snowden

Fire Safety Guidance for Schools Volume 4 Section 6 Roy Marriott

Arson Prevention Arson Prevention Bureau Booklet

Guidance sent out 1999. Further copies available from Tina Govier, e-mail [email protected] or Ext 5854.

Roy Marriott

First Aid Guidance for Schools Volume 4 Section 4 Mike Snowden

http://www.six.somerset.gov.uk/sixv3/default.asp?search=DSE&searchfor=4&orderby=1&ds=1







mailto:[email protected]




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Head Lice http://www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk/cat.php?catid=917

Mike Snowden

Home Visits No Children and Young People's Directorate Guidance available at this time

TBC

Hygiene Control Guidance for Schools Volume 4 Section 17 Roy Marriott

Incidents/ Injuries Incident Reporting (IR1) Guide

In School Roy Marriott

Infection control http://www.six.somerset.gov.uk/sixv3/content_view.asp?did=16165

Mike Snowden

Infectious Diseases Hepatitis B

http://www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk/cat.php?catid=917 http://www.six.somerset.gov.uk/sixv3/content_view.asp?did=5673

Mike Snowden

Lifting/Handling

Risk Assessment plus training courses

Contact County Health and Safety Unit.

Roy Marriott

Maintenance and where necessary tests of plant and equipment

Safety Glazing

County Glazing Policy School Surveyor Roy Marriott

Electrical Equipment (PAT)

Carried out by trained person

In School Roy Marriott

Pressure systems (eg Steam ovens/stills)

School responsibility but inspected by Zurich Insurance

Contact Insurance section. Roy Marriott

Gas Appliances – Kitchens

No kitchens on site

N/A N/A

Gas Appliances – Boilers

Annual inspection and report

Contact boiler servicing engineers

Roy Marriott

http://www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk/cat.php?catid=917



http://www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk/cat.php?catid=917






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Lifting Equipment

Specialist advice available via Health and Safety Department

NA

PE Equipment

Roy Marriott

CDT Equipment

NA

LEV NA

Medicines in school

Guidance for Schools Volume 4 Section 4 Tracey Russell

Minibus Safety (where appropriate)

Guidance for Schools Volume 4 Section 23 NA

Needlestick Injuries Risk Assessment

Equipment use for disposal

Needlestick Injuries

A Guide for Local Government safety representatives

www.unison.org.uk

NA

New and Expectant Mothers

Corporate Policy Contact County Health and Safety Unit


Mike Snowden

Playground Safety Contracts available for purchase by schools

Contact Ground Maintenance Roy Marriott

Pupils with medical needs


SLT

Risk Assessment See Item 1.11 Refer to Blue Book Health & Safety

Mark Templeton Rhian Locker

School visits Educational Visit Co-ordinator

Guidance for Schools SV1

Volume 5 Section 16

Mark Templeton Rhian Locker

Security Model policy available Contact Tina Govier, e-mail [email protected] or Ext 5854.

Roy Marriott

Slips and Trips Guidance for Schools Volume 4 Section 5 Mike Snowden

http://www.unison.org.uk/






mailto:[email protected]




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Smoking Corporate Policy Contact Corporate Personnel Mike Snowden

Swimming Safety (where appropriate)

Guidance for Schools Volume 4 Section 28 Mark Templeton

Stress

Corporate Policy Contact Corporate Personnel


Mike Snowden

Sun Safety Guidance SiX Admin & Support Support Services

County Health and Safety Unit

Mike Snowden

Temperatures/ Heating


Traffic on school sites

Guidance for Schools To be issued shortly, contact County Health and Safety Unit

Roy Marriott

Water, eg Legionella








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Appendix 2 – Establishment North Town Community Primary School

Documents relating to this Policy are listed below along with the locations in which they can be found:

Document Location

(eg office, web address)

Collection Policy Staff Room

Security Procedures Staff Room

Medicines in School Policy Medical Room

Document Prepared by (Signature)

(Print Name)

(Title):

(Date:)




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The monitoring/review arrangements in place are summarised below:

Active monitoring:

External Monitoring

Safety Audit/Inspection Report (CHSU)

Annual Review Meeting Report (LSDA)

Periodic Risk Assessment Status Electronic Report (DSLO)

Periodic Self Evaluation Status Electronic Report (Section 6)

Accident/Incident Investigation Report (various)

Safety Representation Reports (Recognised Trade Union/Professional Association)

Property Services Report – Capital Support

Special Educational Needs Report

Protocol Reports (Schools causing concern)

Fire Risk Assessment

Internal Monitoring

Roy Marriott

Mike Snowden/Graham Good

Reactive monitoring:

External Monitoring

HMI OFSTED Report

HMI Health and Safety Executive Report

Community Protection Report

Fire Service Report

Environmental Health Report

Contractors Report

Occupational Health Service Report

Insurer’s Report

Accident/Incident Investigations

Escalation procedure

Internal Monitoring

Governor/premises staff annual inspection

Regular reports to Business Committee




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Planned review:

Annual Safety Self Review

Audits




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Appendix 3 – Arrangements

The framework and arrangements for communicating with employees and consulting on levels of performance in health and safety (and any proposals for change which might affect the health and safety of those involved) are as follows:

Guidance for Schools – Volumes 4 and 5.

CHSU H & S Circulars and Guidance notes to schools.

Exposure

Identified person/persons responsible for Health and Safety.

Health & Safety Policy.

Staff meetings.

Porter Dodson Solicitors

RIDDOR Guidance

HSE Guidance