1. Health and safety at work act (1974)

2. Legislation
The health and safety at work act health and safety law applies to employees, self employees, people on work experience, apprentices, volunteers, mobile workers and home workers. All pieces of legislation must be read and made clear to all of the above people. You need to ensure that everyone is kept safe and all safety requirements are checked. I.e Fire alarms checked regularly.

3. Policies
Carry out a thorough risk assessment before opening for business, and it should be updated regularly
Ensure that there is a health and safety policy written for the setting and appoint someone to be responsible for health and safety
Keep a record of all accidents and incidents
Provide safety equipment, written health and safety information and training
Ensure the workplace is fully insured. Employers’ liability insurance must be taken out and public liability insurance must be taken out and public liability is strongly recommended, in case an incident occurs and the business is found to be at fault
Policies must be covered in all areas, including discipline/behaviour, abuse/violence and use of force.

4. Effect of policy on a school
It makes sure everyone is safe
Reassures parents that their children are safe
Improves OFSTED
Makes sure that everything is under control
Keeps everything and everyone in order
Reduces the risk of injuries/accidents

5. What do teachers do/how it affects them
Teachers need to ensure that all safety checks are done before children enter the building.
All windows/cupboards, units and doors must be locked, especially with a nursery setting.
Fire exits must be kept clear
Teachers need to ensure that a register is taken
fire alarm is checked regularly
Meetings and trainings are attended

6. Bibliography Health and social care level 3 booklet