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1 What Is Health And Safety
David outlines the statutory requirements and legislation relating to health and safety, and talks about the roles and responsibilities for the school and governing body.
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2 The Statutory Requirements For Schools
David covers the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and the work of the Health and Safety Executive.
3 Duties As An Employer
David explains that the employer in a school must take reasonable steps to ensure that staff and pupils are not exposed to risks to their health and safety.
4 Duties As An Employee
David talks about the Health and Safety Duties as an employee.
5 Risk Management, Risk Aversion & Risk Assessment
David talks about the difference between risk management, risk aversion and risk assessment and discusses how they apply in schools and settings.
6 Training
Everyone who works for the school needs to know how to work safely and without risks to health.
7 Trips Abroad
David discusses schools duties under health and safety law when planning trips abroad.
8 Reporting Injuries And Accidents
David looks at who is responsible for reporting injuries and accidents and what needs to be done. He also goes over what the term RIDDOR means.
9 Parental Consent To Off-Site Activities
David explains that written consent from parents is not required for pupils to take part in the majority of offsite activities organised by a school. However, parents should be told where their child will be at all times.
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10 Bringing It All Together
David helps you reflect on how well you're checking various aspects of the school.
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