1. Working Safely An overview of key
Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
and its many Regulations

2. Who does it apply to?
Employers must safeguard, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of their employees and others who may be affected by the work activity.
Employees must work safely and use equipment properly

3. Duties of the employers
Most duties are subject to “so far as is reasonably practicable” i.e. the protection must be worth the cost
To protect the health, safety and welfare of staff
To provide and maintain safe equipment and safe systems of work
Safe use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances
Provide a safe workplace with a safe entrance and exit

4. Duties of employers cont….
Provide information, instruction, training and supervision
Provide a written safety policy
Carry out risk assessments
Provide a health and safety law poster entitled “Health and Safety law: What you should know” displayed in a prominent position.

5. Duties of employees (your responsibilities)
To take care of themselves and others
To follow safety advice and instructions
Not interfere with any safety device
To report accidents
To report hazards and risks

6. Enforcement Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Environmental Health Officers
Fire Officers

7. Penalties Magistrate’s court
£20,000 per offence
Up to 6 months in prison
Employers, managers or employees can be prosecuted
Crown court ( for more serious offences)
Unlimited fines
Imprisonment for up to 2 years

8. Accidents at work All accidents, however minor, should be reported.
Similarly, all incidents of ill-health (caused from work) should also be reported
Accidents include those that resulted in injury or damage and “near misses” – those which COULD have resulted in injury or damage
Recorded in the HSE accident record
Violent incidents (this includes verbal threats) should be reported to your line manager.

9. Reporting of Incidents, Diseases ands Dangerous Occurrences
Some accidents, incidents and illnesses have to be reported to the government
These include accidents that cause an employee to be off sick for more than 7 days.
Or more serious incidents resulting in hospitalisation or broken bones.
Accidents to non-employees if they are taken to hospital from the scene of the accident (even if they are discharged straight away.

10. H&S Summary
Employers
must protect you whilst at work and provide suitable supervision and training
Employees (i.e. you) must work safely without risking yourself or others
The law applies to everyone at work and anyone can be prosecuted if they do not act safely
Accidents should be reported

11. Prevention of Falls
Employers must ensure that any working areas above the ground or below (e.g. inspection pits) are guarded or protected
If you have to work above ground level you must be kept safe
Stepladders should only be used for jobs that do not take long and they must be safe and stable when in use

12. Preventing falls DO Do not –
Use kick stools safely – they must be on an even, level surface
Ensure stepladder is extended fully
Carry out a visual check on any steps before use
Do not –
Stand on the very top of a step ladder
Stand on chairs or tables
Climb on racking or shelving
Always ask for help!

13. Fire safety Fire Safety is EVERYONES responsibility!
We have arrangements in place
to prevent fires
To raise the alarm
To fight fires (fire extinguishers)
Emergency evacuation procedures
Evacuation Exercises are carried out at least once a term

14. Moving and Handling
Moving and handling includes -lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling.
You should always follow safe practice when doing any moving and handling
You should never attempt to move anything that is too heavy or difficult – ask for help
Where identified the school will provide equipment or help to help move heavy or difficult loads

15. Lifting Advice Think Plan the lift. Consider using a trolley, etc
Can the load be broken down?
Where is the load going to be placed?
Will help be needed with the load?
Remove obstructions such as discarded wrapping materials.
Walk the route – ensure someone will be there to open any fire doors

16. Lifting advice Adopt a stable position Get a good hold
Start in a good posture – bend the knees and do not bend the back more than a little
Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways
For a long lift, consider resting the load midway on a table or bench to change grip.

17. Correct lifting procedure
Planning and preparation
Plan the lift and route
Assess weight and size of load
Obtain correct PPE/check clothing
Lift
correct, balanced posture, feet apart
use legs, back straight, avoid twisting
hold object close to body
Move load
hold close
proceed carefully
clear visibility
Lower load
reverse lift close to body
check positioning

18. Part 2 SAFEGUARDING PUPILS FROM EXTREMISM AND RADICALISATION
The PREVENT Duty

19. Prevent duty
Schools should make sure they have training to give them the knowledge to identify children at risk of being drawn into terrorism, and know how to refer for further help.

20. Objectives
The Bill places a duty on specified authorities to have “due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism”.
This involves:
Respond to the ideological challenge of terrorism.
Prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.
Work with sectors and institutions where there are risks of radicalisation.
Extremism:
“Vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. We also include in our definition of extremism calls for the death of members of our armed forces”.

21. Principles Specified authorities must:
Assess risk of radicalisation in their area or institution.
Develop an action plan to reduce this risk.
Train staff to recognise radicalisation and extremism
Work in partnership with other partners.
Establish referral mechanisms and refer people to Channel.
Maintain records and reports to show compliance.