Tutors, learners and others who attend our training are expected to take responsibility for their own safety and that of other people.
The tutors, management and staff aim to ensure that the training takes place in a safe working environment, without risk of accident and the subsequent pain and suffering which could result. To meet these ends we aim to ensure that our training team carry out their duties in a safe and responsible manner within an overall framework of safe working practices.
General Policy Statement
We recognise our responsibility and are fully committed to do all in our power to protect the safety, health and welfare of staff, learners and others.
We aim to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, safe premises, equipment and systems of work without risk to health. We recognise the importance of safety and efficiency in prevention of accidents and injuries and will make health and safety a priority.
Aims
- To comply with existing statutory and legislative requirements regarding the safety, health and welfare of tutors, learners and relevant others to whom we have legal responsibilities.
- To provide equipment that is safe and without risk to health.
- To provide such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure the health and safety of tutors, learners and relevant others.
- To maintain the training environment in a condition that is safe and without risks to health (including safe means of access and egress to and from the places of work).
- To provide and maintain a working environment which is safe and without risks to health, including appropriate facilities and arrangements for the welfare of employees.
- To identify and work for the elimination or control of hazards.
Organisation and Arrangements for Health & Safety
Everyone has responsibility for health and safety. Any member of staff must report any failures of policy, hazards or dangerous events to the Managing Director. Tutors, assessors, learners and others have a duty to act responsibly and not to put themselves or others at risk by their acts or omissions. Where relevant, any unsafe conditions must be reported to the tutor or Managing Director. Tutors, assessors and learners must use all control measures and follow safe systems of work and keep the training area clean and tidy.
Health and Safety Conditions
Environment
- Adequate arrangements will be made to provide the correct levels of temperature, lighting, ventilation and noise for health and safety.
- Should this not be possible, then an alternative venue or solution will be sought to protect the individual concerned.
Safe Systems of Work
- It is the duty of the lead tutor to create and then maintain safe working practices.
- Where specific safety rules apply, for example: in using a new piece of equipment, these must be stated and shared with all relevant parties.
Housekeeping and Hygiene
- A clean and tidy training space is required to ensure that safety objectives are achieved.
- All are required to tidy and clear in the course of the training to prevent accidents and incidents and keep the areas clean and hygienic.
Slips and Falls
- Most serious accidents originate from people slipping, tripping or falling so particular care must be taken to be alert to potential hazards such as water on the floor, trailing cables and obtrusive equipment.
- People running or hurrying increase the risk of slips, trips and falls so special care should be taken when there are obvious hazards, conditions change or people are tired or distracted.
- Everyone is required to move around the workspace diligently and with concern for their own and other’s safety.
Training and Competency
- The training team will be suitably competent and capable in terms of health and safety for the tasks that they are responsible for.
- Specific training will be provided, where required and as identified by Risk Assessment.
Fire
- Fire extinguishers will be provided around the premises and are marked “FIRE POINT”.
- Fire escape routes and exits are to be clearly marked with ‘FIRE EXIT’ signs.
- A fire alarm system (siren) operates with a break glass operation situated at the marked ‘FIREPOINT’.
- If a person discovers a fire, the alarm should be activated. Anyone who is not trained should not tackle a fire but proceed safely to the assembly point via the escape routes.
- No unauthorised person is to interfere with any fire safety arrangements.
- Everyone is responsible for keeping fire routes and exits free from obstruction and abide by the notices explaining the fire arrangements.
- Smoking is forbidden in the building.
Equipment
- Any fault or defect in a piece of equipment or controls must be notified immediately to the Lead Tutor.
- The machine/equipment must not be used until it has been repaired and safe to use again.
- As instructed by the tutor, only suitably trained individuals are permitted to use equipment and this should only occur when they have been trained to do so and when supervision and instruction will be provided.
Guidelines to Health and Safety
Below is a list of some basic guidelines for all to follow:
- Keep workplace clean and tidy etc. to prevent slips, trips and falls.
- Always use equipment correctly as per the instructions.
- Follow the safety procedures and rules from the Risk Assessment and ask if you are ever uncertain.
- Never interfere with equipment, electricity or any safety feature.
- No smoking.
- Report any defects or damage to any part of the premises or equipment.
- Do not put yourself or others at risk and this includes horseplay or misuse of equipment.
