Lead Reviewed by Staff Reviewed by Students Business Manager N/A N/A Approved by Directors December 2012 Interim Review TBC Full Review Summer 2016 Page 1 of 18
Contents Section 1 Title 1 Introduction & Background 2 Principles 3 Organisation 4 Premises 5 First Aid 6 Notices 7 Electricity at Work 8 Pressure Systems and Gas Containers 9 Work Equipment 10 Protective Equipment and Clothing 11 The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. C.O.S.H.H. 12 Storage of Flammable Liquids 13 Ionising Radiation Regulations 14 Access Equipment and Roof Work 15 Lifting Equipment 16 Manual Handling 17 Work and Display Screen Equipment 18 Training 19 Risk Reduction procedures Section 2 Title Fire Safety 1 Introduction 2 Implementation of the Policy 3 Other Responsibilities 4 Risk assessments 5 Enforcement Page 2 of 18
6 Fire Precautions 7 Fire Alarm Appendix A Table of responsibilities. Page 3 of 18
1. Introduction 1.1 Riddlesdown Collegiate Academy Trust (RCAT) as the employer has a duty to have an up-to-date written statement of Health and Safety policy, including the arrangements for carrying out that policy; the statement and any revisions must be brought to the attention of employees. All employees have a duty to comply with the statement and any guidance issued to them as part of that policy. Directors must provide a safe, healthy and secure environment for all those who work on the Collegiate site. 1.2 RCAT calls the attention of all members of staff at the Collegiate to their duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations 1999. They must co-operate with management in Health and Safety matters by carrying out their duties in a safe and healthy manner and to follow safe working procedures, using adequate equipment kept in good repair and reporting hazards at the earliest opportunity. All employees also have a statutory duty to ensure that the law is adhered to. 1.3 A master copy of this document, containing all sections, is kept in the office of the Business Manager who is responsible for updating it. The first section forms part of the Staff Handbook. The remaining sections, which are specific to particular Colleges, are held and updated by each College. 1.4 It is the responsibility of the College Head to ensure that all College staff, including temporary or supply staff, are familiar with this document and procedures. 1.5 In particular, it is the duty of all staff to be familiar with the safety procedures laid down in this document; and to check their understanding of it by periodic reference to it, looking out for any revisions; also to follow its provisions and to co-operate with other members of staff in promoting health and safety. 1.6 Directors aim to give the maximum security and protection to students consistent with their need to have a wide and varied experience and to ensure that suitable treatment is available for those who are injured or taken ill on the Collegiate site. 1.7 Staff, contractors and visitors to the Collegiate should be expected to regard student safety as a priority at all times. Constant vigilance is required in checking, identifying, reporting and following up on perceived hazards observed anywhere on the site. Gas leaks and electrical malfunctions must be reported immediately to site staff. Any potential fire hazards must be minimised without delay. 1.8 To facilitate the attendance of ambulances, fire engines and other emergency services, good parking discipline must be maintained and access routes on site must not be blocked at any time. Traffic on site is restricted to a speed of 10 m.p.h. 1.9 Students must be given safety briefings before using practical and laboratory areas or when going out on visits. There is detailed guidance about safety on Collegiate trips and visits 1.10 College Heads are responsible for supplementary guidance based on risk assessments in each College. Page 4 of 18
2. Principles 2.1 It is the responsibility of staff to ensure that their work areas are kept to a high standard. It is in the interests of everyone's health and safety that all furniture is left tidy and that books and materials are not allowed to accumulate about the room where they may constitute a hazard. 2.2 In most cases responsible supervision is the key to safety; unauthorised behaviour is likely to lead to accidents. Staff should take every reasonable precaution to ensure that students in their care are controlled and safe. 2.3 All staff have a general duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves, of other members of staff and of students. They have specific duties to be familiar with the procedures, updates, and the safety texts they refer to. 2.4 Staff must be familiar with emergency drills and familiar with the location in each teaching room of: the escape route; fire-fighting equipment if appropriate, nearest first aid box. Fire wardens and maintenance staff must be familiar with the location of the main gas stop and main electricity switch. 2.5 All rooms must be left safe, particularly workshops and laboratories. All gas taps should be completely turned off and all mains-operated apparatus switched off. Special arrangements must be made for equipment which has to be left running overnight and hazardous equipment which has to be left out. 2.6 Practical rooms should be locked when not in use unless so doing hinders a fire escape route. Specialist equipment should not be used by untrained staff. 2.7 All students must be made aware of any particular rules that apply to the unsupervised use of rooms, for instance at lunchtimes. 2.8 All students must be encouraged to take care of their own belongings and to be responsible for the locker loaned to them for keeping their belongings. 2.9 Any hazards or defects must be reported. Students should be encouraged to report hazards or defects to their Tutor or subject teacher who should pass them on to the College Head. 2.10 In the Administration area the nominated person is the Business Manager. 3. Organisation 3.1 The Collegiate is organised into four 11-16 Colleges, The CPA College, College VI and the Central Administration 3.2 Each College is responsible for its own geographical area and for the internal maintenance of its equipment. The College Head in each case is responsible for the conduct of the College staff. The College Head is responsible for Health and Safety within the College. 3.3 The Central Administration takes responsibility for areas common to all Colleges and for the administration accommodation and equipment. The Business Manager is responsible for this area and co-ordinates the work of the Colleges. Page 5 of 18
3.4 The structure is as follows Representatives College Head Orion College Head - Phoenix College Head - Pegasus College Head - Aquila College Head - CPA College Head VI Business Manager Site Manager Health &Safety Assistant 3.5 The College Heads form part of the Collegiate Leadership Team and meet weekly to discuss all aspects of Collegiate management. 3.6 The Directors Finance and Resource Committee meets twice each term. Health and Safety is always an agenda item. 3.7 Collegiate visits and use of the minibus are the responsibility of the Business Manager. 3.8 The Collegiate has a First Aid Assistant or a trained person who is always present when students are on site. 3.9 Contractors working on the site should adhere to the requirements of The Site Rules for Contractors. 3.10 The Cleaning staff are employees of the Collegiate. The Cleaning Operation Health and Safety Policy is not part of this document. 3.11 Catering staff are employees of the Collegiate and carry out their own risk assessments and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements. 4. Premises 4.1 College Heads should arrange to survey their College regularly with the Safety Assistant, give him a list of work to be done and keep a copy in the College. Normally the College Head should consult with the Business Manager for maintenance work. 4.2 Gas and electrical isolation switches on the incoming mains to all laboratories, preparation rooms, kitchens and practical rooms must be clearly identified and are usually situated on the teacher's bench. Boiler rooms have manual cut offs located in prominent positions. 4.3 Glazing: Staff opening and closing windows should take particular care not to open the windows further than the restrictors allow, particularly on the ground floor where they will be hazardous to those passing by. Page 6 of 18
5. First Aid 5.1 The First Aid Assistant is based in the First Aid Room and is always present when students are on site. Students may not go the First Aid Room during lesson time unless permission is given by the teaching staff. Staff should be alert to those who demand permission frequently. Students may not report to the First Aid Room during breaks without first seeing their Tutor. 5.2 All accidents to any personnel or students should be reported to the First Aid Assistant. For all accidents an accident form must be completed by the appropriate member of staff, signed by the College Head and returned to First Aid Room as soon as possible and always on the same day. It is important that an investigation is carried out as soon as possible after any accident occurs. Problem areas or procedures can then be identified and remedial action taken where necessary. 5.3 If an individual requires hospital treatment urgently an ambulance is called. If the individual is a student, parents are immediately informed of the situation and the destination of the ambulance. If a parent cannot be found then a member of staff must accompany the student to the hospital and will remain at the hospital until a parent arrives. For non-urgent cases parents are contacted and invited to collect their child and take them to a hospital. 5.4 Normally the First Aid Assistant decides whether an ambulance should be called. If a senior member of staff is present at the time then he or she makes the decision. 5.5 The First Aid Assistant has a portable kit for use in the event of a call out to another area of the School. 5.6 A portable First Aid kit must be supplied to the responsible staff for all visits and out of Collegiate activities. 5.7 Colleges have First Aid boxes, these should be checked every two weeks and used items replaced. The First Aid assistant performs these checks. 5.8 Colleges must ensure that the location and telephone extension number of those qualified in First Aid is known by College staff. 6. Notices 6.1 A "Health and Safety Law" poster and the Collegiate Employers Liability Certificate are displayed outside of the First Aid room. 7. Electricity at Work 7.1 All portable electrical equipment in the Collegiate is tested by a contractor annually and a fixed test every 5 years. 7.2 All electrical equipment should be registered and the testing and maintenance of such equipment recorded. Staff using any such equipment should be notified in writing of any defects and the equipment taken out of use until a satisfactory repair is carried out. 7.3 Employees may not use their own equipment on the premises unless the equipment has been tested.. 7.4 Power and utility points in all rooms are inspected periodically for damage. Staff responsible for rooms should visually inspect power and utility points daily and report any damage/doubts to the College Head. 7.5 Stage lighting and control gear is tested and maintained by Technicians. 7.6 The Collegiate (Business Manager) arranges all necessary testing and maintenance to electrical cleaning equipment. Page 7 of 18
8. Pressure Systems and Gas Containers 8.1 There are a number of small pressure systems on the premises, each College should register the type and serial number with the Central Administration. This type of equipment includes autoclaves, pressure cookers, air brush and other types of compressors, gas cylinders and regulators, and any other equipment which works under pressure. 8.2 Safe operating limits should be established for all such equipment. 8.3 Operating and emergency instructions must be provided to those who work with such equipment. 8.4 Proper, regular maintenance should be undertaken and records kept. 8.5 Domestic type pressure cookers should be inspected and tested internally on an annual basis using the C.L.E.A.P.S.S. check sheet. 8.6 All redundant equipment must be discarded in the correct manner. 8.7 All pressure systems are tested annually by engineers from the Zurich Insurance. The boilers in the Collegiate are inspected annually by engineers from Zurich Insurance. Maintenance and testing of boilers and calorifiers are undertaken by Thermoserv Ltd each year. Records are kept centrally. 9. Work Equipment 9.1 An inventory of all machinery kept/used in Colleges must be kept by the College. These records must be maintained and any additions/deletions reported. 9.2 An inspection should take place termly and records kept. 9.3 All dangerous parts of machinery must be adequately guarded. A list of obligatory guards should accompany the machine record and also be displayed prominently near the machine. 9.4 Where electrically operated safeguards are fitted, these should be tested each term and records kept. 10. Protective Equipment and Clothing 10.1 Eye protection to B.S.2092, suitable for impact, chemicals or dust, must be available and the wearing of eye protection should be rigorously enforced. Students, teaching and non-teaching staff should wear eye protection wherever there is any risk of injury to the eyes. Caretaking staff should take note that many chemicals used are corrosive. 10.2 Where overalls are provided to staff for the protection of their own clothes from contamination, laundering is also necessary. 10.3 All students and staff who have long hair must tie it back when working in practical lessons in Science and Technology. Loose clothing should be covered by overalls or aprons; if these are not available then any loose clothing should be removed. 11. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. C.O.S.H.H. 11.1 The regulations apply to Science, Art, Technology, office work, school cleaning, any activity which produces hazardous substances, e.g. dust from woodworking. 11.2 The regulations require that employers assess the risks to health involved with hazardous substances before employees (including students) are exposed. Risk assessments should be in writing and form part of each College's assessment - Page 8 of 18
a) Hazardous Substances Substances classified as being very toxic, toxic, harmful, corrosive or irritant are identified in the Chemicals (hazard information and packaging for supply regulations). CHIP These substances should never be decanted to other containers. All containers of hazardous substances should be properly labelled with the substance name and the appropriate hazard pictogram. Substances may have a maximum exposure limit (M.E.L.) or occupational exposure standard (O.E.S.). Persons are not permitted to exceed the maximum M.E.L. Dust of any kind, when present at a substantial concentration in air, maybe hazardous to health. Micro organisms may create a health hazard. autoclaved). (It is recommended that culture plates are b) Prohibitions The use of recognised carcinogens including hardwoods is prohibited. The use of benzene is prohibited. Redundant supplies of all chemicals must be discarded. c) Duties under the Regulations There is a requirement to make suitable and sufficient assessments of the risks created by work with hazardous substances, i.e. not the substances themselves but the circumstances under which they are used. 11.4 Each College should have an up to date inventory of all such substances. 11.5 Technical data sheets, available from the suppliers, should be kept in the areas where they are used. 11.6 Each College should have the appropriate kit to deal with spillage of such substances. 11.7 There is a requirement, so far as is reasonably practical, to prevent or adequately control exposure to substances hazardous to health by measures other than respiratory protective equipment. This means, in the case of the school Local Exhaust Ventilation (L.E.V.), fume cupboards and, if necessary, dust extraction for woodworking machines, brazing, welding etc. 11.8 Fume cupboards are tested annually by Zurich Insurance engineers. 11.9 Any Respiratory Protective Equipment (R.P.E.) which is provided must be suitable for the operatives, the exposure and be H.S.E. approved or manufactured to an approved standard. Employees have a legal duty to use R.P.E. 11.10 Records of examinations and tests must be kept for five (5) years. 11.11 Staff and students working with any substance hazardous to health must be provided with such information, instruction and training as is adequate for him/her to know the nature of any risks created by the exposure. The precautions which need to be taken, the results of air monitoring and information on the collective results of any health surveillance. 12. Storage of Flammable Liquids Page 9 of 18
12.1 The amount of flammable liquids kept in any working area should be the bare minimum and should not be in the working area unless in use. 12.2 Containers should normally be kept locked in metal cupboards and an inventory kept. The minimum quantity necessary should be kept as stock. 12.3 Redundant or old liquids should be disposed of in accordance with current regulations. Old containers should be disposed of. 13. Ionising radiation Regulations 13.1 The Colleges have appointed Stuart Bocking as radiation protection adviser and notified the Health and Safety Executive accordingly. 14. Access Equipment and Roof Work 14.1 No member of the organisation may access a roof without an observer/spotter. 14.2 Only the Business Manager and the caretaking staff access the School's flat roofs for maintenance. 14.3 Ladders and steps are inspected regularly, and risk assessments using the proforma provided should be used, no one should work at height without the appropriate training 15. Lifting Equipment 15.1 The mechanical hoist (pedal lift) is inspected by Zurich Insurance annually and records are kept. 16. Manual Handling 16.1 Work done by maintenance and caretaking staff should be in accordance with the regulations, Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. Staff undertaking manual handling should be trained in the correct techniques. 16.2 The movement of chemicals should be restricted as far as possible. Winchesters should never be moved without using carriers. 17. Work with Display Screen Equipment (D.S.E.) 17.1 There are currently three D.S.E. users as defined in the Regulations. A formal assessment of the workstation is undertaken using O.S.R.M. Update 3/93. 18. Training and Instruction 18.1 Staff may not use equipment for which they have not been trained. Students may only use equipment under supervision. New staff are given general instructions on health and safety as part of their induction. Specific training is arranged by the College. All staff are required to confirm annually that they have read the general Health and Safety document and any documents specific to their area of work. 19. Risk Reduction Procedures 19.1 CLASS ROOMS Page 10 of 18
Flooring: Carpets are kept clean and free from damage, thresholds and joints are inspected regularly and damage remedied. The vinyl floors and other hard surface floors are kept clean and sealed with a non-slip coating. Any spillage is reported to the Caretakers immediately and cleaned up, care is taken to leave the floor in a dry condition. Doors: Doors are checked for normal function. Where door closers are fitted they should be checked periodically to ensure that the door closes firmly. If a door has a borrowed light it should never be covered up. Furniture: Furniture is checked for sharp edges and damage regularly. Damage to furniture is dealt with as soon as possible by contacting the Caretakers for repairs. If the damage is irreparable the item is removed from the classroom immediately. Windows: Breakages and fractures are reported immediately to the Caretakers to make safe and repair. Students do not clear up broken glass. Students may not be taught in a room or enter a room in which there is broken glass. Tilting windows are never tilted down into the room. Soiling: Any soiling of a room is dealt with immediately by the Caretakers who will wear protective clothing when appropriate. Blood is removed with disposable cloths and the area thoroughly disinfected and dried afterwards. The Caretakers will wear gloves. Students are not allowed to enter a room in which there has been such a spillage until it is cleaned to the satisfaction of the member of staff.. 19.2 CORRIDORS Flooring: Carpets and mats near doors are kept clean and are free from damage, doorway mats are changed weekly. Thresholds and joints are inspected regularly and damage remedied. The vinyl floors and other hard surface floors are kept clean and sealed with a non-slip coating. Any spillage is reported to the Caretakers immediately and cleaned up. On wet days areas near exterior doors which may become wet and slippery are checked regularly by Caretakers and members of staff on duty. These areas are particularly vulnerable at key times such as at 9.10 a.m., after the mid-morning break and after the lunch break. Care is taken to ensure that floors are in a dry condition. Stairs & Steps: These should not be obstructed at any time. On long corridors overhead signs indicate the hazard. Students should not be allowed to push and run in these areas. Students coming down stairs have priority for the handrail. Congestion should be avoided by staff control. No equipment or furniture should be stored in stairwells Doors: Fire doors and exterior doors are checked for normal function. Where door closers are fitted they should be checked periodically to ensure that the door closes firmly. If a door has a borrowed light it should never be covered up. Fire doors and exits are never obstructed. Windows: Breakages and fractures are reported immediately to the Caretakers to make safe and to the College Head for repair. Students do not clear up broken glass. Students may not use that part of a corridor where there is broken glass. Page 11 of 18
Soiling: Any soiling of a corridor is dealt with immediately by Caretakers who will wear protective clothing when appropriate. Blood is removed with disposable cloths and the area thoroughly disinfected and dried afterward, Caretakers will wear gloves. Students are not allowed to use a corridor in which there has been such a spillage until it is cleaned to the satisfaction of the member of staff on duty. Page 12 of 18
Section 2 Fire Safety 1. Introduction 1.1 The Directors of Riddlesdown Collegiate recognise and accept their responsibilities as employers to comply with the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 (as amended) and to carry out an annual Fire Risk assessment. 1.2. An appropriate Emergency Evacuation Plan is to be posted and rehearsed. This is to relate to employees, students and visitors. 2.Organisation for implementation of policy 2.1 Having met the general requirements of the Regulations, Directors have agreed to delegate to the Principal and Business Manager the day to day responsibility for the management of Fire precautions and risk assessments. The responsibility between the Principal and Business Manager is as follows: Principal. 1. Overall responsibility for the safety of all staff, students and visitors at the School. 2. In conjunction with the Business Manager, a policy and procedure for managing evacuations and incidents involving fire. 3. In conjunction with the Business Manager, to conduct no-notice fire drill each term and to satisfy himself that all teaching staff and students are well rehearsed in the actions required. A Fire Drill Record is to be maintained, recording all such drills. Fire drills may also be used or modified where emergency evacuation is needed in a non-fire emergency (ie security incidents or gas escape). 4. Where appropriate, to call for fire risk assessments to be carried out as part of the planning process for overnight field trips, expeditions and other external events. In particular, this is to include briefings about means of escape, emergency evacuation and assembly points applicable to the site. Where such procedures are deemed to be inadequate or means of escape have been impeded, these facts are to be brought to the attention of the relevant manager/owner of the property without delay. Business Manager 1. Responsible for equipment maintenance and the storage of related materials and supplies, especially where these may be inflammable. 2. Responsible for liaison with the Fire services, either in regard to inspections or reaction to incidents. 3. To liaise with architects/builders in respect of building design insofar as it affects fire safety and evacuation. 4. To initiate, analyse and act upon Fire Risk Assessments (see below). 5. Periodic servicing (as required) of fire detection and fire fighting equipment. 6. Periodic inspection and maintenance of the following equipment: Boilers. Electrical circuits, consumer units and related systems. Portable electrical equipment (where applicable). 7. Training of specified staff in basic fire fighting techniques using available equipment. Page 13 of 18
3. Other responsibilities rest as follows: 3.1 College Heads are to ensure that both staff and students are instructed in fire safety procedures. Where deemed appropriate, in such areas as Science, Art and Design Technology, where some level of additional exposure to fire risk may be prevalent this is to extend to equipment handling, use of chemicals and the close supervision of any task/activity that could present a foreseeable fire risk. 3.2 In addition, the College Head of Science is to act on CLEAPSS guidance and recommendations (where applicable) and comply (where applicable) with the following Regulations: Pressure Systems and Transportable Gas Containers Regulations 1989 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994. 3.3 The Director of Learning Science is to ensure the safe disposal of waste. They are also to familiarise themselves with emergency electricity/gas supply cut-offs, fire-fighting equipment and ventilation. 3.4 The ADOL Technology is to issue instructions to subject leaders of Art and Design Technology concerning access to and the operation of equipment and the storage of inflammable materials in those areas. 4. Risk Assessments These shall be carried out as follows: 4.1 Fire Safety checks each term. Initiated by the Business Manager prior to the start of every term. 4.2. Annual Fire Risk Assessment. Unless a consultant has been commissioned to do these, the Business Manager is to initiate these during each summer holiday. They are to cover the following key areas: 4.3 To identify the potential sources of ignition/fire and how the fire, heat or smoke might develop. To identify all those who are at risk from such fire hazards. To evaluate if existing control measures are adequate to reduce the risk. To determine what additional measures are required, particularly in respect of: Means of escape. Means of detection and warning of fire. Means of fighting the fire. Planning, training and maintenance. Signage and notices. 5. Enforcement 5.1 The Directors, in exercising their responsibilities, are empowered to ban any activity or process that is a significant threat to fire safety. This power is also delegated to the Principal and Business Manager. Likewise, the Chief Fire Officer and the Health and Safety Executive also have the formal power to issue Improvement and Prohibition Notices and to bring prosecutions under the Act, including Corporate Manslaughter and Personal Liability. Chief Fire Officers may also be called upon to give goodwill advice. 6. Fire Precautions 6.1 New fire risks assessments have been carried out and are held by the Business Manager and Safety Assistant. They are available to all staff and will be reviewed annually. 6.2 General fire awareness training has been arranged for all staff took place in 2007. New staff are informed at induction. New staff who suffer from a disability are given are shown what to do individually. Any visitors to the School are always accompanied by a member of staff looked after Page 14 of 18
during an alarm. Fire wardens at the School have specialist training. Caretakers and The Business Manager always ensure that the building is completely evacuated following an alarm. 6.3 Fire risks should be avoided at all costs, all rooms should be kept tidy, window sills should be clear at all times. 6.4 Fire exit routes are planned by the College Head and College staff trained. Fire exit routes must always be freely accessible and be kept clear of obstructions. All fire doors should be fitted with closing devices, tested and maintained regularly. 6.5 Fire evacuation instructions should be posted in every classroom and every other room which is occupied on a regular basis. These should be examined for damage and location by the College representative and replaced as necessary. 6.6 A register of students present is always taken at the beginning of a lesson. Furniture is arranged so that there is always a clear passage to the exit from all parts of the room. The member of staff using the room knows exactly where the nearest fire fighting equipment is to be found. 7.The fire warning is the persistent sounding of a siren. 7.1 Following an alarm it is the responsibility of the member of staff in charge of a group of students at the time of the alarm to take the students in their care out by the nearest agreed exit and to ensure that the whole group arrives at its assembly point. As soon as this is done the member of staff must go to its designated assembly point. It is not the responsibility of staff to fight fires, the evacuation of students and personnel is paramount. 7.2 The member of staff using the room knows exactly where the nearest alert point is to be found and is also thoroughly familiar with the procedure to follow for each year group, and the nearest and safest exit to take in the event of an alarm. Page 15 of 18
7.3 In the event of a fire staff nearby should immediately sound the alarm, and, if they are able to, should telephone Reception and explain what is happening. Isolation switches should be turned off and doors and windows closed. 7.4 Any group other than supervised students using the main Hall should exit through fire exits and the Foyer doors and assemble on the lawn at the front of the School to wait further instructions. 7.5 Administration staff must ensure that registers are available at the appropriate assembly points. It is the responsibility of the, Business Manager, to ensure that the fire services are notified. In his absence then any other member of the Senior Leadership Group. In the event of the Fire Service being called the Security assistant remains at the front entrance to the site to direct the vehicles. 7.6 College groups and staff have set assembly points as follows: Orion College Aquilla College Pegasus College Phoenix College College VI Playground opposite Dining Hall Playground opposite Dining Hall Playground opposite temporary art block Tennis courts. Old tennis courts opposite temporary art block. 7.7 Staff report to their College area, staff not allocated to a college report to dining hall playground. 7.8 In the event of an emergency the staff supervising students on the playgrounds should reassemble their students on the playing field to allow emergency vehicles easy access to all parts of the School 7.9 Registers of students and personnel are taken at the assembly points. Faculties must ensure that all staff are aware of the nearest exit routes to their teaching rooms in order to avoid obstructing other students. 7.10 Fire extinguishers are tested and serviced under contract at Easter and October each year. Each College should ensure that it has sufficient extinguishers and of the correct type for the equipment in its rooms. All fire extinguishers should be wall mounted, be clearly visible and not obstructed in any way. 7.11 Staff should only attempt to fight small local incidents, their first priority must always be to evacuate students and themselves. In all cases the alarm should be sounded. The fire alarm is serviced annually and individual call points are tested regularly on a continuous whole School basis. Fire exit notices are posted where appropriate. 7.12 A member of staff from each College and all of the caretaking staff are trained as Fire Marshalls. 7.13 Members of the Science College and those in charge of Technology Workshops are given training in the use of fire extinguishers. 7.14 Fire drill is practised each term, new students (Year 7 / College VI) are taken through the procedure carefully on their first day at the Collegiate. Page 16 of 18
Appendix A - Table of Responsibilities Directors Principal Business Manager College Heads Legal obligations are adhered to. All staff understand their responsibilities for Health & safety. Ensure that funds are made available to meet all Health & Safety requirements Health & safety is integrated into the MIS of the Collegiate All staff fully understand safe systems of work, rules & procedures and that suitable records are kept Ensure that regular audits are carried out Ensure adequate training is provided for all staff. All accidents are investigated and recorded in the accident log. Qualified first aid personnel are employed on site All welfare facilities including temperature and ventilation levels are adequate. Arrangements for fire safety are implemented and appropriate checks carried out. Page 1 of 18
All health & safety concerns raised by staff / students are addressed. Safe access and egress are provided 7 maintained in all areas of the Collegiate. All statutory signs and notices are provided Temperatures are taken for all fridges & freezers a minimum of 3 times per day. Food safety analysis is undertaken and documented. Manual handling training is undertaken All electrical equipment is tested Health & Safety is a key topic and discussed by Directors. Training needs are identified and suitable training provided Fire safety procedures are implemented Work that is considered dangerous is stopped immediately Page 2 of 18