Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Statement of Safety Policy

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Statement of Safety Policy

September 2017

Aspire Academy

Christian Aims andValues

Values

We Aspiretobeacommunityfoundeduponmutualtrustwhereeveryoneislovedforwhotheyare.WeseektoServeothersbyputtingtheirneedsbeforeourownandbelievethatworkingtogetherwe can Achievemore thanwe could alone.

As an Alternative Provision Academy,ourcorevaluesareforgiveness,enduranceandcommunity:

• Forgivenessisessentialtohumanlifeandliesattheheartofallsuccessfulrelationships.Withwisdomandunderstanding, wecanlearntoforgive.Weaimtodothisbyunderstanding ourselves and others.Inthiswaywe,canhelpeachotherfeelcared for;
• Enduranceis a trait that needs to be developed in everyone. Life throws many challenges at us and we need to be prepared to face those challenges through developing deep personal reserves.
• Weaimtobeaninclusivecommunity.Eachpersonisneeded,valuedandimportant.Whenthingsgowrongwewillforgiveeachotherandmakeafreshstart.Wewillsharewhatwehavewiththoseinneedandtrytotreatothersaswewouldlikethemtotreatus.

Aims

Asan Alternative ProvisionAcademy weaim to:

• Treatstudents,staffandvisitorswithrespect;
• Incorporateandpromotethevaluesbehindtheacademymotto;Aspire,Serve,Achievein allwedo;
• Instillasenseof self-worth andvalueineverystudent;
• Encouragestudent participation inthe planningandthe runningofourAcademywhereverpossible;

• Encouragereligiousliteracyasawayof interpretingtheworldaroundus;
• Encourage,challengeandsupporteverypersontoachievehisorherpotential.

Statement of Policy Review

The board of trustees has agreed that this policy will be reviewed every year. This review will take into consideration all aspects of applicable legislation and advice current at the time of the review. The next ‘Period of Review’ will be SEPTEMBER 2018.

CONTENTS

1.HEALTHAND SAFETY AT WORK ACT 1974STATEMENT OF SAFETY POLICY...... 4

1.1DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES...... 4

1.2DELEGATIONOFRESPONSIBILITIES...... 5

1.3JOINTCONSULTATIONONHEALTHAND SAFETYMATTERS...... 5

2.ORGANISATION WITHIN THE ACADEMY FORMANAGINGHEALTH AND SAFETY.6

2.1THE PRINCIPAL ...... 6

2.2KEY FUNCTIONALPOSTS...... 6

2.3EMPLOYEES...... 7

2.4SUPPLYTEACHERS...... 7

2.5SUPPLIERS...... 7

3.INTERNALARRANGEMENTS...... 8

3.1FIRE ALARMTESTINGANDMAINTENANCE...... 8

3.2EVACUATIONDRILL...... 9

3.3DISABLEDPERSONS...... 9

3.4FIRE PREVENTION...... 9

3.5INCASEOF FIRE...... 9

3.6FIRE FIGHTING...... 10

3.7PERSONALPROTECTIVECLOTHING(PPE)...... 10

3.8FIRSTAID...... 10

3.9FIRSTAIDBOXES...... 11

3.10QUALIFIEDFIRSTAIDERS...... 11

3.11CONTACTWITHBLOOD...... 11

3.12MEDICATION...... 11

3.13ACCIDENT/INCIDENTREPORTING...... 12

3.14CRITICALINCIDENTS...... 12

3.15ACCIDENT/INCIDENTREPORTING(LEGALDUTY)...... 12

3.16 Risk Assessments ………………………………………………………………………………………….13

4.USE OF THE ACADEMY BY OUTSIDE BODIES...... 15

4.1HIRE OFACADEMYPREMISES...... 15

4.2CONTRACTORS(BUILDINGANDMAINTENANCE)...... 15

4.3CONTRACTORS(CATERINGSTAFF,CLEANERSETC.)...... 15

4.4SUPERVISIONOFCONTRACTORS...... 15

4.5CONTROLOFSUBSTANCESHAZARDOUSTOHEALTH(COSHH)...... 15

4.6METHODOLOGYSTATEMENT...... 15

5.0ACADEMY MINIBUS AND HIRED MINIBUSES...... 16

5.1USE OFACADEMYMINIBUSANDHIREDMINIBUSES...... 16

5.2PASSENGERS...... 16

5.3EQUIPMENT...... 16

5.4LUGGAGERACK...... 16

6.MONITORINGAND EVALUATION...... 17

6.1HEALTHANDSAFETYDEFECTREPORTINGPROCEDURE...... 17

6.2TESTINGANDREPAIRSOFELECTRICALEQUIPMENT...... 17

6.3HEALTHANDSAFETY ATWORKCODEOFPRACTICE...... 17

6.4COSHHASSESSMENTSANDREGULATION...... 17

6.5HEALTHANDSAFETYCOMMITTEERESPONSIBILITIES...... 18

6.6COMPOSITIONOFHEALTHANDSAFETY COMMITTEE...... 18

6.7HEALTHANDSAFETYAUDIT/INSPECTIONS ...... 18

6.8LIMITATIONSOFTHISSTATEMENT...... 18

7. FIRST AID ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….19

7.1 FIRST AID TRAINING MATRIX ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………19

APPENDIX A ……………………………..…………………….……………………………………………………20

APPENDIX B …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21/22

APPENDIX C …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23/24

Health and Safety

HealthandSafety atWork Act1974 StatementofSafety Policy

1.1Duties andResponsibilities

Employers must ensure that the health, safety and welfare of employees are protected,sofarasisreasonablypracticable. TheGoverningbodyastheemployer in Academies has overall responsibility for health, safety and welfare.

TheGoverningBodyofAspire Academyrecognisesitsresponsibilitiesregardingthehealth,safetyand welfareofitsstaff,studentsandvisitorsandallotherusersoftheAcademypremises andwilltakeallreasonablesteps toprovideandmaintainaworkingandlearning environmentthat is, as far as practicable, safe and without risk tohealth.

TheGoverning Body will set in place:

•an organisation for managing health and safety within the Academy;

•appropriate arrangements for ensuring that a safe and healthy working and learning environment is provided;

•and a monitoring and evaluation system toensure the policyis being met.

Thegreatestimportanceisattachedtothesafetyofstudents,employeesandall othersthat maybeaffectedbyouractivities. The activeco‐operation ofallis essentialtoachievethedesiredconditions. Everyoneisexpectedtoconformtothe Healthand SafetyPolicyandallCodesofPractice. Theyshouldworkinsucha manner that accidents to themselves and others are, as far as is reasonably practicable,avoided.

Itisthedutyofeveryemployeeto personallyreporteveryaccidentinwhichthey are involved orhavesomeone report it on their behalf.

Everyemployeealsohasadutytoco‐operatewiththeemployerasfarasnecessary toenable compliancewiththedutiesandrequirementsimposedbytheAct. No person shall recklessly or maliciously interfere with anything in the interests of health, safetyand welfare that the law requires.

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1.2Delegationofresponsibilities

TheGoverningBodybeingresponsiblefortheHealthandSafetyPolicywithinthe AcademydelegatethatresponsibilitytothePrincipaltoensurecompliancewiththis Safety Policy.

1.3JointConsultationonHealth andSafety matters

The Principal will encourage the co‐operation of all employees and their representatives with the object of promoting and developing health and safety measures.

Employersmust undertake a range of tasks including:

•carrying out risk assessments

•making arrangementsfor theplanning, organisation, control, monitoringand review of health and safety measures

•appointing a competentperson or persons toassist with health and safety

•establishing health and safety procedures

•providing health and safety information and training.

Employees at the time of induction are informed of the various health, safety and welfare arrangements that exist within the Academy, for example:

•responsibilities

•fire precautions

•first Aid

•hygiene matters

•reporting proceduresfor accidents, violence, aggression and hazards

•general health and safety information.

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2.OrganisationwithintheAcademy for managing Health andSafety.

2.1The Principal

ThePrincipalisdirectlyresponsibletotheGoverningBodyforensuringthatallwork places,plantandsystemsofworkaremaintainedsofarasitispracticable,safeand without risk to the health of staff, students or visitors. In theabsenceofthe Principal, nominated persons will assume thisrole.

2.2Key Functional Posts

AsthenominatedrepresentativeofthePrincipal,theresponsibilitieswilldevolve upon the nominated persons for the dissemination within the Academy of informationonthemattersrelatingtohealthandsafetyatwork. Therepresentative will also maintain the necessary and current knowledge of legislation codes of practiceandother technical guidancematerialsrelating tohealth and safety at work.

DepartmentalTeamLeadersareresponsibletothePrincipalorhisrepresentativefor the implementation of the Safety Policy in their area of control:

•Team LeaderMaths

•Team LeaderScience

•Team LeaderHistory

•Team LeaderGeography

•Team LeaderRE

•Team LeaderMusic

•Team Leaderdrama

•Team LeaderArt &Design

•Team leader PE

•Team LeaderModernForeign Languages

•Learning and Progress Co‐ordinators

•Business and Administration Manager

•Senior Caretaker

TeamLeadersManagersarerequiredtotakereasonable,common‐sensecarefor theirownandother’ssafetyandtoco‐operatewiththeiremployer’srequirements made underthe Act andin particularshall ensure that:

•Staff are reminded of their responsibilities as defined in the safety policy;

•Departmental guidanceand written Codes of Practice are available and followed;

•routine and regular safety inspections are carried out and the reporting proceduresfollowed;

•Staffareprovidedwithsuitableandsufficientinformation,instruction,training and supervision;

•Safe systems of work are established and operated;

• allaccidentandincidentreportingproceduresestablishedbytheHealthand

SafetyPolicy are followed (section3.13);

•the Governing Body is provided with regular and routine health and safety reports;

•Allreasonableprecautionsaretakentoensurethehealthandsafetyofallnon‐

Employeeswithin areasunder theircontrol.

2.3Employees

Employeesalsohavelegal responsibilities.They must:

•take care of their own health and safety at work

•take care of the health and safety of others

•co‐operate with their employer

•not misuseor interfere with anything providedfor health and safety purposes.

Allemployeesshouldbeawareofthedutiesplaceduponthembysection7ofthe HealthandSafetyatWorkAct. Itisthedutyofeveryemployeetotakesuchaction astheyareabletorendersafeanyhealthandsafetyhazardaffectingtheirworkor theworkofstudents. Whereactions cannotbetakenimmediatelytorenderthe hazardsafe,anemployeemustbringthistotheattentionoftheTeamLeadersand the Site Manager.

2.4Supply teachers

Atthebeginningoftheircontract,allsupplyteacherswillbeprovidedwithaHealth and Safety package.

Thiswill include the following information:

•fire procedure

•plan showing location ofassembly point

•list showinglocation of emergency first aid

•and a list ofqualified first aiders.

2.5Suppliers

Suppliersmust:

•Ensure thatarticles, substancesetc. Supplied are, asfarasisreasonably practicable,safe and without risks to health.

•Provide with articlessupplied, information which is adequate for their safe use.

3. Internal Arrangements

ThegoverningbodyofAspireAcademyhasresponsibilitiestoensure that:

1. It’sestablishmentproducesalocalpolicyanddevisesappropriateproceduresfor dealingwith healthandsafetyandtakestepstopromotethecorrectattitude towardssafety in both staff and student/students;

2. Themanagementoftheestablishmentimplementsthepolicesoftheauthority, and, whereapplicable, producedand implements its ownpolices;

3. Polices for fire precautions and first aid are formulated, documented and adhered to;

4. Itconsidersthecostofimplementingthepolicies,seeksandsetsasidesufficient funds for their implementation.

3.1Fire Alarm Testing andMaintenance

Thefirealarmwillbetestedeveryweekusingadifferentcallpointforeachtest. Theresultsofthetestshallberecordedinalogbooktogetherwithanyfaultsand the action taken torectify them.

Firstprinciples:

1. It is essential tomaintain systems for fire prevention:

•control sources of ignition

•control fuels

•avoid sources of ignitionand fuels coming together.

2. Detection, warningandevacuationsystems, routesandproceduresmustbe carefullydesignedand maintained.

3. All staff should be trained in fire proceduresand other people shouldbe briefed.

4. Escaperoutes must be kept clear and properly sign posted.

5. Fire doors should be kept closed.

6. Afterevacuationeverybodyshouldgotothedesignatedassemblypointwhere attendance shouldbechecked. Nobodyshouldre‐enterabuildinguntilthey havebeen told it is safetodo so.

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3.2EvacuationDrill

AfiredrillinvolvingthecompleteevacuationoftheAcademywillbeheldatleast three times every year,these tocoincide with term times.

Allmembersofthestaffshouldfamiliarisethemselveswiththeprocedureincaseof fire and anyspecific duties they may havein respect tothe following

•taking the roll call

•calling the fire service (Appendix A)

•location of assembly points(Appendix B)

•instructions tostudents(Appendix C)

•fire fighting / types of extinguishers

3.3DisabledPersons

Itistheresponsibilityofthosestaffthathasthecareofdisabledstudentsor visitorsto ensuretheirsafeevacuationintheeventofafireorotheremergency. Anylaiddownprocedurefortheevacuationofdisabledpersonsshouldbepractised as a part of the normal fire routines.

3.4Fire Prevention

Firedoors are providedfor:

•Protecting the means of escape

•Restricting the spread of smoke and fire

•Fire separation

Alldoorsincludingthosethatarenotfiredoorsshouldbekeptclosedattheendof the Academy day.

Fire exit routes and fire doors should be kept free from obstruction.Doors, particularlyself‐closing fire doors should notbe wedgedopen.

3.5InCase ofFire

Thenominatedpersonwillcollatealltheinformationfollowingtherollcallandmeet theofficerinchargeofthefireappliancetoinformhimthatallstaff,studentsand visitorsto the Academyare accountedfor.

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3.6Fire Fighting

Itismoreimportanttoevacuatepeoplefromabuildingthantostopandfightafire. However,thereareoccasionswhensimplefirefightingtechniquescaneliminatea fire before ittakes hold– for instance, whendealing with burning fat in apan.

Firefightingtechniques,whichmaybeautomaticormanual,eliminateoneofthe factors in the ‘fire triangle’ – for instance, by:

•starving the fire of fuel

•restrictingoxygen–suchasbyusingafireblankettosmotherapanofburning fat

•cooling the heat.

Allfirefightingequipmentwillbeinspectedannuallyinaccordancewiththecurrent

BritishStandard.

3.7PersonalProtective Clothing (PPE)

•PPE is an essential last resort in circumstances where hazards cannot be controlledinotherwaysandasanadditionalbackuptootherhealthandsafety measures.

•ArangeofPPEexiststoprotectvariouspartsofthebody‐ includingsafety glasses, helmets, clothing, glovesetc.

•An assessment must be carried out tomake surethe correctPPE is provided.

•Staffmustbeinformed,instructed,trainedandsupervisedtomakesurethey understand the hazards,the need towear theirPPE and how tocare for it.

3.8FirstAid

•First aid prevents injury and illness from getting worse and can savelives.

•Adequatearrangementsmustbemadeforfirstaidincludingresponsiblepeople, equipmentand facilities.

•The exact first aid provision depends on the risksin the workplace.

•Employeesshouldknowwhat first aid arrangementshavebeen made.

•Adequatenumbersoftrainedfirstaidersshouldbeavailable dependinguponthe riskatthe workplace. Theminimumprovisionofpersonnelisanappointed person.

3.9FirstAidBoxes

Firstaidboxesforeverydaygeneralusei.e.plastersandsmalldressingsforminor cutsarekept invariouslocationsthroughouttheAcademyandstaffshouldmake themselvesawareoftheirlocations. Thelocationoffirstaidboxesandthelistof appointed qualified firstaiders are held in the medical room.

Shouldthere be any requirementfor the first aid box to be taken out ofthe Academy for outsideevents, these can be obtainedfrom the medical room.

Firstaidboxes/equipmenttobecheckedeveryterm. Whenthefirstaidboxneeds replenishingwithplastersanddressing,itistheresponsibilityoftheFirst Aidertoensurethistaskiscarriedout. First aid stockscan be obtainedvia the medical room.

3.10QualifiedFirstAiders

Provisionwillbemadeforadequatetrainedfirstaidpersonneltobeavailableatall timesduringAcademyhours. ThePrincipalandhisrepresentativewillensurethat thereareadequatefirst aidersavailable. TheFirst Aid Matrix, in this policy, willbe amended accordingly whenchangesoccur and circulatedtoall staff.

Firstaidersmustbespeciallytrainedandcertifiedbyorganisationsapprovedbythe HealthandSafetyExecutive. Allstaffholdingthiscertificateshouldre‐qualifyevery three years.

Theyshouldgivetreatmentonlyinthetechniquestheyhavebeentrainedtocarry out, otherwise they could cause further injury.

3.11Contact withBlood

Allmembersof staff are remindedoftheneedtotakecarewhencominginto contactwith casualtieswhohaveinjuriesthatresultinbleeding. Skin‐tightgloves are provided in all emergency first aid boxes.

However,itshouldberememberedthatunlessthepersontreatingthecasualtyhas openwounds themselves,thereislittlechanceofanydiseasebeingtransmitted throughcontactwiththebloodofthecasualtyprovidingsimplehygienemeasures are taken immediately after the accident.

3.12Medication

Nomedicationwillbeadministeredtoanystudentormemberofstaffunlessitisa prescribed medicineand,inthecaseofastudent,thewrittenpermissionofthe parent or guardian is given and where the Principal considersit appropriate.

Commerciallyavailablemedications,suchaspainkillers,antiseptics,mustnotbe administered in the Academy tostudents or staff.

Allmedicationsthatcanbeadministeredmustbesecurelystoredwithaccessstrictly controlled.

3.13Accident / IncidentReporting

Theseproceduresaredesignedtoassistthemanagersinthecorrectnotificationof accidents and relevant incidents involving their staff and/or occurring on their premises. This ensuresthatAspire Academyhasthenecessary informationtocomplywiththerequirementsoftheReportingofInjuries,Diseases& Dangerous OccurrencesRegulations(RIDDOR) 1995.

•All accidentsandwork‐related healthproblems, includingnearmissesand violenceorthethreatofit,mustbereportedensuringcompliancewithRIDDOR 95whenappropriate.

•Investigatingaccidents,nearmissesorworkrelatedhealthproblemshelpsinthe development of measurestoprevent recurrences.

•Recordsmust bekeptofallaccidents; nearmissesand workrelatedhealth problems. Appendix F(i) is a form for students in Academy’s, Appendix F(ii) shouldbeusedtoreportanyaccident/incidentinvolvingstaff,clients,customers, visitorsandcontractors on site.

•Certain accidents must be reportedtothe enforcementauthorities.

3.14Critical Incidents

Acriticalincidentcanbedefinedasaseriousdisruptionarisingwithlittleorno warning, which causesone or more of the following effects:

•Injury

•Extensive damage toproperty

•Death

•Distress

on a scale beyond the capacity of the organisation operating under normal conditions,and requiring assistance from the emergency services, and others.

Examplesofcriticalincidentsincludeseriousaccidents,majorfire,buildingcollapse, riotand seriousactsofviolence. TheymightoccurontheAcademysiteduring Academyhours,onAcademytransport,whilststudentsaretakingpartinactivities away from the Academy site, or on Academy premises during after Academy activities.

3.15Accident / IncidentReportingandInvestigation(Legal Duty)

The Teacher in Charge or Line Manager is responsible for carrying out an investigation into an accident or occurrence and for informing the appropriate officersin accordancewith AccidentNotification Procedures.

TheAcademyHealthandSafetyOfficer(Principal)willactascollatorandwillreport allaccidentsandincidentswherethereisalegalrequirementtoinformtheHealth and Safety Executive.

Allmajoraccidentsorincidentswillbereportedinthefirstinstancebytelephone and followed up with awritten report.

3.16 Risk Assessments

Legal Position

The duty to assess risks and take appropriate action to remove or control the risks is fundamental and absolute. The purpose of a risk assessment is to identify the measures to remove or control the risks. A systematic general examination of all activities is necessary. Risk assessments must be ‘suitable and sufficient’ and records should be kept to show that:

• All risks have been comprehensively assessed;
• Those persons affected have been identified;
• All the significant hazards have been identified;
• The controls are adequate and the remaining risk is acceptable.

Hazard– Something with the potential to cause harm (e.g. fire, electricity, vehicles, substances). The harm will vary in severity – some hazards may cause death, some may cause injury or ill health, causing short or long term incapacity, others only cause cuts and bruises.

Risk – The combination of the severity of harm and the likelihood of it happening (this may be used as the basis for prioritizing actions).

Carrying out Risk Assessments

The following steps are to be followed when undertaking Risk Assessments:

• Briefly identify the process being assessed;
• Identify the hazards (trivial hazards may be ignored, concentrate on significant hazards);
• Identify who might be harmed;
• Identify the controls currently in place to protect those at risk;
• Evaluate the risks and decide if existing controls are adequate;
• Identify additional controls that are required (in many cases this can be done by finding out what is up to date good practice);
• Record the significant findings (see form overleaf, other policies/procedures can be used);
• Communicate the results of the risk assessment to the relevant personnel;
• Review assessments annually or when circumstances change and revise as necessary.

Controlling Risks

Where possible eliminate the hazard, there can be no risk without a hazard, o consider less hazardous options (e.g. using a less hazardous substance or equipment).

When controlling risks apply the principles below in the following order:

• Combat risks at source by using engineering means (e.g. local exhaust ventilation, guarding);
• Implement systems and procedures to reduce exposure to the hazard;
• Issue personal protective equipment as a last resort.

Those responsible for carrying out risk assessments will receive suitable training.

The significant findings of risk assessments will be recorded on the Academy Risk Assessment form. The risk assessment forms for the Academy are held in the front office. Where possible any actions to remove/control risks will be implemented by those carrying out the assessments. Where this is not possible the action to remove/control the risks will be approved by the Head Teacher and implemented through the appropriate channels.

4.Use ofthe Academyby OutsideBodies

4.1Hire ofAcademy Premises

TheconditionsofuseasprintedontheHireFormmustbecompliedwithwhenthe Academy isusedbyanyexternalgroup. This includesanygroupthatisnot connected tothe Academy.

The Governing Body of the Academy accepts no responsibility of an accident occurringasa resultofmisuseofthepremises. Aresponsiblepersonmustbe nominatedtotakechargeofallmattersrelatingtohealthandsafetyduringthe period of hire of use.

Whenit is deemed necessary, all users of the Academy premises will have an insurancepolicyforthirdpartyclaimscoveringtheusestowhichtheAcademywill be put during the period of the hire agreement.

4.2Contractors (Building andmaintenance)

AllcontractorscarryingoutworkonanypartoftheAcademypremiseswillbemade aware of their responsibilities with regard toHealth and Safety.

4.3Contractors (Catering Staff,Cleaners etc.)

AllmanagersandemployeesofcompanieshavinganagreementwiththeAcademy forthe provisionofservices,eitheronaregularorcasualbasis,willabidebythis Safety Policy whilst onAcademy premises.

4.4SupervisionofContractors

TheAcademy reservesthe right of supervision during the period of the contract.

4.5Control ofSubstances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

AllchemicalsandothersubstancesusedontheAcademypremisesbycontractors and sub‐contractors must havefull and detailedCOSHH Assessment.

4.6MethodologyStatement

Whererequested, all contractorsand sub‐contractors will produce a methodology statement toshowin full how they carry out the service in which theyare performing on the Academy premises.

5.0 HiredMinibuses

5.1Use ofHiredMinibuses

The minibusesmustonlybeusedbyapproveddrivers. Anypersonusingthevehicle whoisnotamemberofstaffwillnotbecoveredbyinsuranceunlessauthorisedby the Principal or the company from which the minibusis hired.

Theapproveddriver must meet the following criteria:

1. Mustbeatleast21yearsofage(dependingoninsurancecompany–25yearsof age may berequired).

2. Haveheld afull driving licencefor at least 12months.

3. Have received instruction in basic vehicle familiarisation including driving techniques applicable to the vehicle and hold a Minibus Driver’s Licence (Category D1– D1+E if using a trailer).

4. Haveregistered with thenamed vehicle holder.

Beforeuse,thevehiclemustbecheckedforwater,oilandfuelandthetyresshould becheckedforcorrectpressure. Thevehicleshouldbeinspectedbeforebeingused bythedrivermakinguseof thechecksheetslocatedinthehiredandAcademy minibus VehicleRecordBook. This istobecompletedbeforeandafterevery journey.

ThedriverisresponsibleundertheRoadTrafficActfortheroadworthinessofthe vehicleandensuringthatacurrentroadfundlicenceisdisplayed,alsothatthesmall bus permit is displayedwhich is available at theAcademy.

5.2Passengers

Thedriverisresponsibleforensuringthesafetyofallpassengerscarriedinthe vehicle andmust ensurethat seat belts are usedat all times.

Theminibusesare designedtocarryup to17passengers including the driver and this number must not be exceeded.

5.3Equipment

Thevehicleisequippedwithafireextinguisherandfirstaidbox. Thedrivershould be aware of their location and how touse them in an emergency.

Aspare tyre, jack and wheel brace are alsocarried.

5.4LuggageRack

Wherealuggagerackisused,theloadshouldbedistributedevenlyovertherack and must be secured safely.

6.Monitoring andEvaluation

6.1HealthandSafety DefectReporting Procedure

TheHealthandSafetyActionSheetmustbecompletedandforwardedtotheSite Managerassoonasanyincident/defectorothermatteraffectinghealthandsafety is identified.

Iftheincident/defectisconsideredtobeofadangerousandon-goingnaturea telephonemessagewillinthefirstinstancebepassedtotheSiteManagerorMain Office and thenfollowed up with anAction Sheet or full written report.

6.2TestingandRepairs ofElectricalEquipment

Equipmentandsystemsthatuseelectricitymustbetestedregularlyandmaintained thoroughlybycompetentpersonnel. Thefrequencyoftestingdependsonanumber of factorssuchasthedegreeofwearandtear. Portable toolsrequireextra attention. Regular and systematic check will be carried out on all electrical equipment.

Everyonewhouseselectricalequipmentorworksinanareawhereelectricityisused must look out for problems and report them immediately. Qualified and experiencedpersonnelmustthenexaminetheequipmentandmakeanynecessary repairs or improvements.

Minorrepairswillonlybecarriedoutbyatechnicianwhohasattendedanapproved course. Whilst awaitingmajorrepairs,electricalequipmentmustbetakenoutof service immediatelyor isolatedand labelled toshow the fault.

6.3HealthandSafety atWork Code ofpractice

Wherenecessaryafulldetailedcopyoftheworkingpracticesandprocedureswillbe held in eachcurriculumarea of the Academy.

6.4COSHHAssessments andRegulation

Riskassessmentswillbeconductedforallidentifiedsignificanthazardsandrisks. Riskassessmentrecordswillbemaintainedandcommunicatedwhereappropriate. Risk assessments will be reviewedannually.Refer toRiskAssessment document.

Where substanceshazardoustohealthareinvolved,theHeadofSciencewillensure thattheCLEAPPSdocumentationisavailableandthatthesafesystemsofworkare implemented.

Departmental Team Leaders will ensure that where any chemical or other substances areused,therequirementsoftheCOSHHRegulationshavebeenfully satisfied.

6.5HealthandSafety CommitteeResponsibilities

TheHealthandSafetyCommitteearedirectlyresponsibleforallinternalhealthand safetymatters. TheywillreviewtheGovernors’SafetyPolicytwiceeachyearandor modifyifnecessarytotake intoaccountanychangesofworkpractices,working conditions or statutory conditions.

TheSafetyCommitteewillreporttotheGoverningBodythroughtheAcademyand the community.

6.6CompositionofHealth andSafety Committee

TheHealthand Safety Committee will be madeup of the following:

•Principal

•Business and Administration Manager

•ICTNetwork &Site Manager

•Nominated staff from Curriculum Areas

•Nominated Governors

TeamLeaderswillbeinvitedtojointheHealthandSafetyCommitteewhenasafety audit of their curriculumis being carried out.

6.7HealthandSafety Audit/Inspections

TheSafetyCommitteewillcarryouthealthandsafetyAuditsineachcurriculumarea andduringallAcademyactivities. Thesepositiveexaminationswillexaminehealth andsafetypoliciesandworkingpractices. TheappropriateHeadsofFacultywillbe required totake part inthe Audit.

InspectionswillbecarriedoutbytheSiteManagerandhissitepersonnelona routine basis in line with their day to day running of the Academy. A Safety InspectionReporttogetherwiththerecommendationswillbecompletedfollowing the inspection.

6.8Limitations ofthis Statement

Any omissions from this statement as to the detailed procedures orthe identification ofspecifichazards, in nowayabsolvesemployeesoftheirgeneral dutiesforthesafetyandwelfareofthemselves,colleaguesorlawfulvisitorstothe Academy.

7. First Aid

First Aid Training Matrix

First Aiders (3 day initially then 2 day refresher)
Name / Department / Location / Expiry date
Kenneth Matfin / Cover Supervisor / Aspire / 01.08.2016
Debbie Benstead / Student Liaison / Aspire / 15.10.2016

Emergency First Aid at Work

Name / Dept / Location / Expiry date
Donna Addison / TA / Aspire / 17.03.2017
Paul Garton / TA / Aspire / 17.03.2017
Reegan Beattie / Intervention / Aspire / 17.03.2017
Kay Goodwin / PE Teacher / Aspire / 07.05.2017

APPENDIX A

First Aid Training

1 Statutory Training

1.1 First Aid at work

This is the principal First Aid course, which covers a wide range of situations from low to high risk. On successfully undertaking training and passing a written and practical assessment, the person will be issued with a First Aid at Work Certificate valid for three years. This qualification is renewable within the valid time of the certificate. Once the certificate date has expired the person will need to attend the full First Aid at Work course.

This course takes place of four days (24 hours tuition). Where staff may need to administer First Aid to children less than seven years of age, an appropriate additional paediatric resuscitation module must also be taken.