Meeting the Welfare Requirements for the EYFS
Date Approved
Approved by ………………………………………………………… on behalf of the governors of
Ladywood Primary School. Review Date …………………………….
1. Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare
Safeguarding
The provider must take necessary steps to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
Health & Hygiene
The provider must promote the good health of the children, take necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection and take appropriate action when they are ill.
Keeping healthy We promote good health by providing children with healthy snacks and drinks throughout the day. Children are taught to wash their hands prior to sitting down with their milk and fruit. There is also free access to water throughout the session.
Fruit is provided from the Free Fruit Scheme.
Children learn about healthy lifestyles and routines through a range of planned and spontaneous activities.
Personal Hygiene We have a separate toilet area located off the main room. There are two blocks of 3 toilets. Children have free access at all times. There are 6 low wash basins where the children are encouraged and reminded to wash their hands after using the toilet. The toilet area is cleaned prior to the start of the afternoon session and at the end of each day.
Children are taught to wash their hands after messy activities using the sink in the creative area, and before having their milk and fruit using the sinks in the snack area.
If a child has a toileting accident staff clean and change the child in the toilet area. Staff wear disposable gloves and use wet wipes to clean the child and place
2 all rubbish in a nappy sack or sealed bag to be taken home by the child. We do not have facilities for the disposal of any waste. All wet / soiled accidents are recorded.
First Aid We have 2 paediatric first aiders (S.Mcquillan and L.Coates). There is a list of staff who have received general first aid training. First aid boxes are situated in the medical room. Foundation Stage is covered by the school’s policy for preventing the spread of infection and illness. If a child falls ill during school time, either parents are called immediately or a second opinion is sought from the Headteacher as the appropriate course of action.
Behaviour
Children’s behavior must be managed effectively and in a manner appropriate for their stage of development and particular individual needs.
At Ladywood we have high expectations regarding behavior. Boundaries and routines are established as soon as children join F1 and continue consistently throughout the Foundation Stage and in main school. We reward good behavior with praise and rewards and inappropriate behavior is discussed immediately to help the children to resolve issues and work and play happily together.
Circle time and dinosaur school reinforce the above and help the children to express their thoughts and ideas.
2. Suitable People
Suitable Adults
3 Providers must ensure that adults looking after children or having unsupervised access to them are suitable to do so.
All staff have current CRB certificates; helpers also have current CRB checks.
Suitable Staff
Adults looking after children should have appropriate qualifications, training, skills and knowledge.
Foundation 1 Laura Coates QTS Foundation 1 teacher Shelley Exley NNEB nursery (part time 3 days) Andrea Greene NNEB nursery nurse (part time 3 days)
Foundation 2 Sue McQuillan QTS Foundation 2 teacher Vicki Heeley Teaching Assistant Lawrie Painter Teaching Assistant
3. Staffing Arrangements
Staffing arrangements must be organized to ensure safety and to meet the needs of the children.
Staffing ratios are within the statutory requirements of 1 adult/13 children.
F1 offers 26 places for morning and afternoon sessions. F2 is able to accommodate 30 full time places. The unit operates in 1 room and there are currently a minimum of 5 members of staff at any time: 2 x teacher 1 x Nursery Nurse 2 x TA
4 Adult deployment is planned to enable a variety of whole class, group and individual activities to take place. Opportunities and time are made available to allow for spontaneous activities.
Children are never left unsupervised inside and outside. Outdoor areas are supervised by a minimum 1 person and 1 adult remains inside in order to attend to children requiring the toilet or who have fallen down.
5 Risk Assessment for entry and exit from Nursery
Name: Sue Mcquillan Date: March 2014
Activity Possible People P S Rating Preventative Person dangers at risk measures When 1 Entering nursery Child All 1 3 3 The main entry door is kept All staff leaving children closed and locked at all times to be nursery and adults other than start and end of vigilant at alone/ with each session. Door opens at all times. a stranger. 8.55am and children enter with Strangers their parent/carer and are met Staff to entering by an adult who keeps watch be aware nursery over the internal door. of the building procedure The entrance door is closed in the immediately and any late event of a arrivals use the buzzer to alert lost child. staff who will then open the door.
Accurate registers are kept and children are counted. Regular headcounts – after play/before/on return from the main school.
Parents in forma staff of any unfamiliar adult who may be collecting their child. Staff will challenge and report unknown adults on the premises.
Morning Foundation 1 & 2 – 9:00 – 12:00
Parents and children approach the unit using the designated pathway and wait in the entrance foyer until the door is opened at 8.55am. Parents help children with coats and bring them into the main room. Children self register and go to the carpet area to read until registration. A member of staff remains at the inner entrance until all children have arrived and the main entrance door is closed. The entrance door is operated by a key fob from the outside and a release button on the inside. 6 In the event of an unknown adult attempting to collect a child, staff would need to check with parents before allowing the child to leave the premises. In the event of a parent failing to collect a child staff would attempt to make contact via the main office. Where necessary the school’s Safeguarding policy would be followed.
F2 children prepare to go to dinner in the main school at 11:55; they wash hands and line up at the inner door to KS1 entrance hall to avoid any confusion with F1 children and parents. A member of staff takes them to the dining area and brings them back at 12:45.
Afternoon session - 12:15 – 3:15
The procedure remains the same as for the morning session with the door opening at 12:10.
7 OUTSIDE CONTROLS
Contaminated sand in sandpit Prevention by keeping sand covered to exclude animals, rake sand regularly to remove debris, replace sand regularly Playground contents e.g. broken glass, Fence playground, exclude unauthorized animal excrement persons, inspection and removal Animals (outside/inside) Exclusion or, if necessary to permit animals, assess risk for individual situation – see HSE information sheets Exposure to sun – sunburn Restrict exposure by limiting time, provision of shade, clothing to cover body, sun cream provision by parents Paddling pool, drowning Full supervision, pool emptied immediately after use Insect – stings Sticky/sweet foods and drinks not taken outside any spillage cleaned up immediately wash child’s hands and face Poisonous plants. See appendix 3 for list Ensure all plants accessible are not of common poisonous plants poisonous/non allergenic, list any plants and seek advice Use of defective playground/other Inspection for cracks, splinters, broken equipment pipes, frayed ropes etc. remove from use any damaged equipment giving rise to risk of harm Farm visits Refer to HSE agricultural information sheets AIS23 and No.23 Use of playground equipment, slips trips, Supervision, equipment secured to falls, danger of being struck by ground, 6ft clearance around static equipment equipment, 8ft clearance back and front of swings, mats or absorbing surfaces between equipment Escape of children from playground or Secure undamaged fencing at least 4ft
8 premises high, no horizontal bars or footholds or gaps larger than 4” childproof self closing latches on gates. Doors provided with latches or locks out of reach of children
INSIDE CONTROLS
Strangulation from blind/curtain chords Ensure such items are not low enough to pose a risk to children Trapping fingers in doors Slow closing mechanism or door jamb protectors Electricity – sockets, appliances Ensure sockets are out of each/use socket covers, inspection and testing of appliances, defective appliances removed from use Burns from fires, heaters, radiators Fireguards to British standard radiator covers, heaters and fires fixed in place Chemicals e.g. disinfectant, toilet blocks Keep disinfectants etc. in childproof cupboards do not use toilet blocks if accessible to children Kitchen No access to children Lead paint on premises Ascertain if present, arrange removal if possible or prevent access supervision of children to ensure they do not pick at paint Falls from height from play equipment Supervision and correct use Slips, trips, falls due to floor condition Inspection, loose carpet etc fixed in place, damaged flooring replaced, spillage cleared immediately, non slip floor Unsafe storage of items Ensure items are not likely to fall onto persons, heavy items stored at correct height
9 Plastic bags – suffocation Not allowed in playgroup Trailing cables Tuck away so that no longer tripping hazard on traffic routes cover with cable trunking Manual handling Training, assessment, correct storage lifting equipment by more than one person Glazing in windows/doors Low level glazing in windows and doors should be safety glazing, toughened, laminated glass or covered in plastic safety film as advised by competent person to comply with British standards Falls out of windows Opening restrictors so windows do not open beyond 4” this should not conflict with any fire brigade requirements no furniture or equipment under windows Falls down stairs Safety gates/barriers to British standards with secure fixings, supervision on stairs Dangerous toys Inspection to ensure no damage/loose parts, toys to comply with British standards and for appropriate age range of children, damaged toys removed Trips, falls, slips on scattered toys Tidy toys, traffic routes are kept clear Small items/parts of toys capable of Ensure where possible no items small swallowing/insertion in nose or ears enough/parts of toys and no loose parts on ties supervision Sharp objects/edges/corners – cuts Inspection removal protection Hot water/drinks – scalds Thermostatic control of hot water, no hot drinks near children Kettle flex could be pulled and child Keep out of reach scalded
POISONOUS PLANTS 10 PLANT POISONOUS PART OF PLANT
Bluebell - Cherry laurel Berries/leaf Christmas rose All parts Daffodil Blub/leaves Daphne mezereum Berries/bark Delphinium Seeds/leaves Firethorn (pyracantha) Berries Foxglove All parts Holly Berries Honeysuckle Berries Horse chestnut Berries/seeds Ivy All parts Laburnum All parts Lily of the valley All parts Lords and ladies Berries Lupin All parts Mistletoe Berries Morning glory Seeds/berries Nightshade – deadly, woody, black Berries/other parts Poinsettia Leaves/flowers Privet Berries/seeds/leaf Rhododendron Seeds/berries/leaf Rhubarb Leaves Snowberry Berries Sweet pea Seeds Winter cherry Berries Wisteria Seeds Yew Leaves/seeds/fruits
11 ACTIVITY: OUTSOOR AREA: FOUNDATION UNIT
NAME: S.McQuillan
DATE: March 2014
The outdoor area of the Foundation Unit is securely fenced with high metal grid fence that extends from the outer edge of the building. There are no gaps where children are able to get through to the main school playground or towards the entrance pathway. The area can be accessed from outside (for grass cutting and maintenance work) by one of three gates. These are all kept padlocked and are only opened by a member of staff. They are locked immediately once the work has been completed.
1. The car track area
Activity Possible People at risk Preventative measures By harm whom/when ?
Children riding Collisions Other 1. Children to be supervised by Supervising tricycles/scooters children/adults an adult at all times whilst staff riding trikes. 2. The riding of trikes and scooters is restricted to the roadway area. 3. Children to be taught that it is dangerous to go too fast/ride too close to others Children Children Children are advised to slow down falling off and to take extra care. Where a trikes or child is less proficient or lacks scooters confidence and adult will offer help and encouragement where appropriate. If necessary first aid treatment will be administered immediately either outside of the child cannot be moved, or inside
2. The pirate ship
12 Activity Possible People at risk Preventative measures By harm whom/when ?
Climbing on the Falling/ Other children 1. Only children with An adult is structure tripping appropriate footwear are to oversee allowed on. and 2. Only 1 child is allowed on the supervise at ladder at any time all times 3. Children are courage to climb at a rate where they feel comfortable and confident 4. An adult will offer help and support when needed by holding a child’s hand 5. No more than 6 children at once are allowed on the structure 6. Independence is encouraged but adult support is always present 7. The rubber crumb surface provides a soft landing although children are not allowed to jump from the structure
3. The stream water feature
The channel is covered when not filled with water. The boards have been painted with the appropriate non-slip paint by the construction company. It has been noted, however, that this surface is not really effective when the boards are wet. The boards have also caused problems when covered in snow as they are raised and can be tripped over. In adverse weather conditions such as rain and snow this area is not used and the problems will be raised with the contractor as soon as possible.
Activity Possible People at risk Preventative measures By harm whom/when
13 ?
Filling the water injury from Adults 2 people are needed to remove 2 adults channel lifting the and replace the covers covers Contaminat The channel will be filled only ed water when clean water has been used to rinse away dirt and debris. It will be emptied, rinsed and re- filled before the afternoon session begins so that infections are no transferred. Any child with cuts, sores or infection will not be allowed to use the water Falling in Children The area will be supervised by 2 the water adults who will be responsible for no more than 4 children each. A further adult who is responsible for the road area will ensure that the trikes and scooters do not go near the stream and that no child approaches on foot. Children will wear wellingtons when paddling to avoid the risk of any infection being transferred.
14 PART 1
BASIC HEALTH & SAFETY IN PLAYGROUPS AND NURSERIES
The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
As a place of work the premises must comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. General duties of every employer cover: Provision and maintenance of safe equipment and systems of work Maintenance of the place of work in a safe condition Provision of safe means of entrance and exit Provision of adequate welfare facilities Arrangements for the safe use, handling and storage of articles and substances Provision of such information, instruction, training and supervision as necessary to ensure the health and safety of employees
Under this act, the employer and staff have a duty to ensure the health and safety not only of themselves but also other persons who may frequent the premises, such as children and their parents.
It is the duty of every employer of five or more persons to prepare a written statement of this general policy with respect to the health and safety at work of his employees and the organization and arrangements for carrying out the policy. In smaller establishment where less than five persons are employed, the relationships are normally face to face and communications between employer and employees generally are oral rather than written.
However, even the employers of small undertakings need to think out for themselves their policy for health & Safety at work and means by which they are going to carry out the policy.
15 The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Under these regulations employers have a duty to carry out an assessment of the health and safety risks to which their employees and any other persons are exposed as a result of the carrying out of their business.
Risk assessment involves identification of ‘hazards’ and ‘risks’ involved in the workplace.
‘Hazard’ mean anything likely to cause harm (e.g. electricity, chemicals)
‘Risk’ is the chance, great or small, that someone may be harmed by the hazard
The measures to control any significant risks need to be identified and information provided for employees
Where there are five or more employees, the significant findings of the risk assessment must be recorded and the health and safety arrangements to control the risks
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
These regulations require employers to consider the risks from manual handling to the health and safety of their employees (where handling involved lifting, carrying, pulling and pushing).
Where possible manual handling should be avoided, possibly by using mechanization such as trolleys.
Employers should carry out an assessment of manual handling tasks performed in the course of an employee’s work.
Assessments should preferably be recorded and, where risk of injury is identified, steps taken to reduce the risk to the lowest level reasonably practicable.
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
An employer or self-employed duty holder should ensure that the electrical installation and portable equipment over which he/she has control are safe and
16 without risk to him/herself, employees and others who may use the equipment or come onto their premises.
Electrical Safety Generally
The easiest way to ensure the electrical installation is ‘safe’ is to only allow competent electricians to work on electrical wiring. It is usually recommended than an electrician should inspect wiring at five year intervals and a suitable test certificate provided in accordance with the current IEE regulations and kept available for inspection.
Portable electrical equipment is anything which can be plugged in or connected to your electrical wiring. It should only be used for the purpose for which it was intended.
By carrying out visual examinations of portable equipment for obvious signs of damage or faults in equipment most of the potentially dangerous faults can be controlled.
Staff should be encouraged to look at electrical equipment they use for signs of damage and to report them to the employer.
Sufficient socket outlets should be provided to accommodate all appliances likely to be used at one time.
Trailing wires should be avoided and cables should not be placed under carpets where damage could go unnoticed.
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
Certain accidents must be reported under these regulation. Details are listed in the ‘RIDDOR’ booklet, HSE31 (rev. 1) – available to download free online from www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/accidents.htm
17 Reporting an Accident
The arrangements for reporting an accident changed on 1st April 2001. There is now a simplified procedure to report all cases to a single point, the Incident Contact Centre based at caerphilly. You can report accidents in a variety of ways; by telephone, fax, via the internet or by post. (The telephone service is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm). You can still report directly to your LA (by telephone and then on form 2508 or 2508a) and these reports will be forwarded to the ICC for processing.
Use the internet or telephone service and you may not have your own copy of the official reporting forms (2508/2508a) – the requirement to keep a record of reported incidents for inspection by visiting officers still remains. To help with this you will be sent a copy of your report and given the chance to correct any errors. See leaflet MISC310 ‘Riddor reporting: Information about the new Incident Centre’ (available from HSE, or to download free online from www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/accidents.htm
Please send postal reports to the following address: Incident Contact Centre Caerphilly Business Park Caerphilly CF83 3GG
For internet reports please go to www.riddor.gov.uk, or alternatively link in via the HSE web site www.hse.gov.uk By telephone (charged at local call rate): 0845 300 9923 By fax (charged at local call rate): 0843 300 9924 By email: [email protected]
18 The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999
These regulations require assessment of the risk to health from substances in use or present on the premises and taking of appropriate steps to minimize or eliminate those risks. Further details are available in the HSE leaflet ‘COSHH – a brief guide to the regulations’ – INDG136 (rev.1), available to download free online from www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/accidents.htm
General Health and Safety
First Aid A properly stocked first aid kit should be available – no medication should be kept in the first aid kit
It is advisable for at least one member of staff to undertake an approved first aid course and a named person should be appointed to take charge in the event of an accident
Accident records should be maintained. The easiest way is to record accidents in a book. (This should be available for inspection by authorised persons).
It is good practice to take the accident book on all group outings and accidents should be recorded as soon as possible. Parents should be informed of any accident or injury to their child.
Heating appliances Should be safe, securely fixed and guarded and regularly serviced. The use of portable appliances is generally not acceptable.
Floors/flooring Floors/flooring should be level and coverings non-slip and appropriate for the area (e.g. washable for messy play areas)
19 All joints and edges must be properly secured to avoid tripping hazards. See ‘EBC slips, trips and falls health and safety advice’
Doors/windows/stairs Precautions should be taken to protect children from the dangers of swing doors, split level floors or unguarded stairs
Glass doors and low windows must be fitted with safety glass or covered with safety film
Windows should be fitted with safety catches of they may be accessible to children additional barriers may be necessary
Adequate door catches (e.g. high handled doors or two key locks etc.) should be fitted to ensure that children cannot leave the group unaccompanied, but parent and staff can enter
Hot drinks/water Hot drinks/water used by children should have the temperature carefully controlled to prevent scalding
Hot drinks ideally should not be taken into areas where children could knock them over and be scalded.
Passive smoking Passive smoking is now recognized as a health risk and should not be allowed in areas used by children
Kitchen safety Kitchens are hazardous places for adults and even more so for young children with hot liquids and dangerous chemicals
20 If children need to enter the kitchen to learn kitchen skills it is advisable that groups are small and constantly supervised. Children should not be allowed in the kitchen during meal preparation times.
A safety barrier/gate should be used in the doorway to the kitchen to prevent children gaining access
Boiling kettles, hot liquids and cleaning materials should be kept out of children’s reach.
Cleaning materials, toiletries, medicines etc. must be stored securely in the original containers fitted with child-proof lids
All cupboards should be fitted with child safety catches. Cooker guards should be fitted where appropriate
Play equipment Play equipment must be properly maintained and kept clean. Damaged or broken equipment must be removed immediately for repair or disposal.
Outdoor play equipment can be especially hazardous. All outdoor play equipment which is used commercially will receive heavier use than that for which ‘domestic’ equipment is designed and must accordingly be more durable. All new equipment for permanent installation outdoors should comply with current British standards.
Outdoor play areas Outdoor play areas should be sited, wherever possible, so that there is level access from the playrooms avoiding steps or stairs. The site should be well drained to minimize corrosion to the base of the equipment.
Equipment should be sited to prevent interference between users on one piece of equipment and another. Attention should be given to likely child traffic patterns to
21 avoid children passing dangerously near one piece of equipment (e.g. swings) when moving from one piece of equipment to another.
Equipment must be firmly fixed to the ground without risk of tilting or toppling.
Concrete is not suitable for surfaces around play equipment as it is abrasive and extremely hard (a fall from 12 inches onto concrete covered with tarmac could prove fatal to a child). A number of alternative impact absorbent surfaces are available for use around play equipment.
All play equipment should receive a daily visual inspection to check for damage and wear. More detailed inspections should be carried out monthly.
The area should be securely fenced to prevent children gaining access to the street or other areas and staff supervision is essential at all times. Gates should be fitted with locks positioned so that children cannot open them. Plants in play areas should not be hazardous to children
For further information or advice contact environmental health, Eastbound Borough Council 01323 410000
22 HSE leaflets which can be used for more ‘in depth advice’ are as follows:
* Publication marked with an asterisk can also be downloaded free online from HSE leaflets about hazards at work, at www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hazards.htm
*Starting your business. Guidance on preparing a health & safety policy document for small firms INDG324
Health and safety law poster (health and safety law – what you should know) ISBN 07176 1380 1
A step by step guide to COSHH assessment ISBN 0 11 8886379 7
*Electrical safety and you IND (G) 231(L)
The management of health and safety at work regulation 1992. Updated to include changes affecting young people and new and expectant mothers MISC079
* Workplace health, safety & welfare. A short guide for managers IND (G) 244(L)
* 5 steps to information, instruction and training IND (G) 213
* preventing slips, trips and falls at work IND (G) 225
* First aid at work – your questions answered IND (G) 214(L)
* Getting to grips with manual handling. A short guide for employers IND (G) 143(rev1)
* 5 steps to risk assessment IND (G) 163(rev1)
COSHH – a brief guide to regulations. What you need to know about the control of substances hazardous to heath (COSHH) regulations 1999 INDG136 (rev1)
23 * RIDDOR explained HSE31 (rev1)
* RIDDOR reporting: information about the new Incident Centre MISC310
These leaflets are current at the present time 13/03/2002, but are updated from time to time.
The leaflets can be ordered from: HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6FS Tel: 01787 881165. Or online from www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/accidents.htm
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Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Health, Safety & Emergency Planning Unit Welfare Risk Assessment Trim Trail/Adventure Playground
Premises/ Location:
Hazards: . Poor or incorrect manufacture/installation of equipment (including . Lack of instruction and supervision inadequate or lack . Limited pupil ability . Inappropriate behaviour of arrangements) . Inadequate first aid provision . Slippery surfaces, sharp edges, rough surfaces, proud bolts, etc. . Body fluids and waste (human and animal) inc. sharps . Unauthorised access . Inclement weather . Equipment too large or technical for pupils . Insufficient space for layout of equipment
Risks: . Entrapment – gaps, cracks, pinch points . Physical Injury – cuts, breaks, head trauma . Collapse of equipment . Wear and tear on equipment – joints seize, fittings loosen, frayed ropes . Inappropriate use by unauthorised users . Vandalism, including attempts to burn, dismantle, destroy equipment, etc.
Persons exposed to risks (tick as appropriate) Employees Public Young persons Trespassers Contractors Clients Visitors Others (Specify):
Control Measures: The controls measures for risks must be Compliant? Actions Required viewed as a hierarchy. However, in practice a number of the Yes No N/A control measures in combination are likely to be required:
ELIMINATE . Where possible eliminate trim trails . Where possible eliminate adventure playground
25 REDUCE . Select equipment which has minimal ‘integral’ hazards (i.e. less sharp edges, moving parts, slippery surfaces) . Select play equipment suitable for the age range of pupils and limit the use to these year groups . Ensure play equipment is ‘CE’ marked . Ensure play equipment has been purchased and installed by a reputable manufacturer/supplier . Ensure equipment is installed by a CHAS compliant contractor . Ensure equipment is placed to minimise collisions and to manufacturers guidance on spacing of equipment . Certified inspection carried out by competent person before equipment is put into use and annually thereafter . Provide shelter over equipment which could be more hazardous when subject to adverse weather . Make surfaces underneath equipment soft to minimise the severity of injuries (e.g. soft play matting) REDUCE continued
. Signage is displayed to inform parents / carers that children are not permitted to play on the equipment out of normal supervised lessons, i.e. at the end of the school day There is appropriate equipment in school for removing dangerous/undesirable items from the play area
ISOLATE Fence the area off and limit use to authorised key holders only . Damaged trim trail or adventure equipment to be fenced off. CONTROL Ensure that staff supervising pupils using the equipment have received suitable information and instruction on the correct use of the equipment, expected standards of behaviour and that staff numbers meet recommended supervision ratios Limit the maximum number of pupils on the equipment at any one time Arrangements in place for adequate supervision of pupils with special needs or who require additional assistance Ensure pupils have been instructed on safe use of the play Consider adding rubber grips/ friction pads on slippery surfaces Mark sharp edges, changes in levels, etc. Ensure the first aid provision is adequate and consider smaller provisions for those supervising play
26 All accidents to pupils whilst using the equipment are recorded and investigated accordingly Pupils are required to wash their hands after playing on the equipment or impact surfacing Develop and communicate guidance for making equipment “out of bounds” in the event of hazardous weather
27 Control Measures Compliant? Actions Required Yes No N/A SAFE SYSTEMS OF WORK Arrangements in place for visual inspections for evidence of damaged/protruding parts, splintering of wood, damage to chains etc Arrangements for visual sweep to be undertaken prior to use in order that any dangerous items can be collected and disposed of e.g. glass, needles dog faeces etc Arrangements in place for the impact surfacing to be raked to ensure that it provides even coverage of the play area and that any loose impact surface is replenished Adequate reporting procedures in place in the event of a problem being identified Security measures in place for the school site
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Ensure pupils wear appropriate clothing and footwear when using play equipment Provide appropriate PPE for those removing waste and litter from the play area
Manager’s/Governor’s Risk Control Action Plan Ref Actions required to implement control measures Person Assigned Target No (Consider required changes to physical layout; activities; Completion Date resources required, etc.)
Manager’s Assessment Acceptance Statement I accept the details of the assessment and will ensure that the risk control measures identified, any risk control actions identified and monitoring requirements are acted upon within the given time scales. Appropriate Manager (print) Manager’s Signature Date
Risk Assessment Review Details (Assessments must be reviewed following any changes in the work activities, following any accidents/incidents involving the work activities and periodically) Date of planned review (not to exceed 12 months) Date of planned re-assessment (not to exceed 24 months) 28 29