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YSGOL CWMLLYNFELL “Nid Da Lle Gellir Gwell” HEALTH & SAFETY PROCEDURE Tymor y Gwanwyn / Spring Term 2019 This is the Health and Safety Procedure of YGG Cwmllynfell, which should be read in conjunction with the Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy of Neath Port Talbot. The Headteacher and Governing Body of YGG Cwmllynfell is committed to ensuring a high standard of health, safety and welfare for all staff, pupils, visitors and contractors, by ensuring the following: ● A healthy and safe environment throughout the school. ● Safe working practices for staff and pupils. ● Arrangements to ensure that no person is adversely affected by any article, substance or machine used in school. ● Provision and dissemination of health and safety information which is received from the LEA and other sources. ● Access to health and safety training. ● Safe means of access and exit. ● Welfare facilities for all staff. ● Procedures for emergencies such as fire and first aid. ● Monitoring of health and safety standards in the school, together with a review of accident/near miss statistics. ● Access to specialist help with reference to health and safety matters. ● Encouragement of staff to participate in the promotion of health and safety standards in the school. The governors are committed to ensuring good communication throughout the school, and liaison with staff/ trade union health and safety representatives. They have formed a committee which deals with matters relating to Health and Safety/Premises. The Governors appointed to this committee are: ● Mrs L. Morgan (Staff Governor) ● Mrs L. Brier (Advisory capacity) ● ___________________________ ● ___________________________ Here is a family tree of health and safety responsibility at YGG Cwmllynfell: HEADTEACHER ● Draw up a school Health and Safety procedure in consultation with the governors and LEA. ● Take day to day responsibility for matters of health and safety. ● Arrange for staff to be informed and trained. ● Monitor health and safety standards and practices throughout the school. YGGD CWMLLYNFELL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURE 1 GOVERNORS ● Monitor health and safety standards throughout the school. ● Liaison with LEA and others re: matters of policy. ● Nominate Chairperson for health and safety committee (ideally a governor). ALL OTHER SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ● Check classroom/work area is safe. ● Check equipment used is safe (within their ability). ● Ensure safe procedures are followed. ● Ensure protective equipment is used when necessary. ● Report defects. ● Carry out specific tasks e.g. First Aid (if qualified and able to do so). Responsibilities Overall and final responsibility for Health and Safety at YGG Cwmllynfell rests with Mrs Lynne Brier and Mrs Janelle Carter Jones , Chairperson of the Governing Body. It is important that they: • Ensure they are aware of their responsibilities with regard to the management of health and safety in their respective service areas. • Apply the relevant safety management system to all activities under their control. • Set an example in safe behaviour, good management and positive leadership to others. • Identify and meet the safety training and development needs of employees under their control to ensure competency. • Ensure the reporting of incidents, occupational ill health and near miss incidents in accordance with Corporate Procedures and where appropriate ensure that an investigation is undertaken. • Allocate appropriate resources to the planning of all activities. Ensure all activities are effectively managed and supervised. • Systematically identify hazards through site visits and, where necessary, obtaining safety information from employees, designers, safety advisors and documented codes of practice. • Allocate appropriate health and safety responsibilities to line managers and supervisors, ensuring they are understood and effectively implemented. • Develop and apply the appropriate risk control systems and workplace precautions to eliminate or minimise risk. • Involve and consult with employees on all matters concerning health and safety, encouraging a two-way communication on such matters. • Identify health and safety deficiencies within their area of responsibility and take appropriate remedial action. Ensure the relevant Head of Service and the Corporate Health and Safety Officer is informed of the deficiency. • Ensure all employees receive corporate and workplace induction as is necessary. YGGD CWMLLYNFELL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURE 2 • Ensure all contractors under their control discharge their health and safety responsibilities appropriately. • Ensure all plant, equipment, personal protective equipment and other safety devices are maintained, repaired and replaced as necessary. In addition, ensure that all statutory and other appropriate tests are carried out on all safety related equipment at relevant intervals. • Monitor the health and safety performance of employees and contractors. • Keep up to date with legislative changes, codes of practice, industry best practice, Corporate and Service procedures. • Develop improved safety behaviour and performance through consultation, cooperation and communication. All Employees are to: • Ensure all safety arrangements and procedures are followed at all times. • Use all work equipment and personal protective equipment properly and in accordance with training received. • Report any safety deficiencies, incidents, near misses and cases of ill health to their line manager. • Assist the relevant health and safety officer during investigations of safety related incidents. • Work safely at all times giving due consideration for the safety of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. • Notify line management of their safety training needs. • Assist wherever possible in improving safety systems and performance through consultation, co-operation and communication. • Inform their line manager if any physical or mental condition known to them affects their ability to work. The following persons are responsible for: Teaching areas - Class teachers The school and site security - Caretaker – Miss J. Williams Office and clerical systems - Mrs Shan Rees P.E. & Games Equipment - Class teachers and LSAs Technology equipment - Class teachers Computer Equipment - Class teacher/ I.C.T Co-ordinator Field trips and out of - Lynne Brier / Assigned Group Leader School activities People responsible for: Safety training - Mrs L. Brier / Authority Carrying out safety inspections - Mrs L. Brier / Governors / Authority YGGD CWMLLYNFELL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURE 3 Investigating accidents - Mrs L. Brier / Authority First Aid @ Work / Paediatric - Mrs Kelly Williams / Mrs Lisa Morgan Cleaning equipment - Miss Jackie Williams / Authority Volunteers and Trainees are to: ● Ensure that whilst they are engaged in any project or are representative of the Authority in any way that they follow all safety arrangements and procedures so as to minimise any potential risk to themselves and others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. ● All the employees have the responsibility to co-operate with supervisors and managers to achieve a healthy and safe workplace and to take care of themselves and others. ● Whenever an employee, supervisor or any other person on the site notices a health or safety problem which they are not able to put right, they must straight away tell the appropriate person above. They should also tell the safety representatives – Mrs L. Brier or Senior Teacher, Mrs Karen Hopton , who will then inform the relevant department within the authority so that the matter can be rectified as soon as possible. Accidents ● The First Aid box is situated in the staff room / Gloves & basic First Aid equipment e.g. plasters are kept both in the staffroom, junior cloakroom and enclosed shutter area in Foundation Phase Department. Staff will use plasters as part of their basic First Aid treatment. The use of cotton wool is no longer recommended for cleaning minor cuts. ● Trained/Qualified first aiders (First Aid at Work): Mrs Kelly Williams Mrs Lisa Morgan ● The minor accident record book is kept on staffroom pin board. ● All injuries, accidents, near misses or incidents which are considered to be of a more serious nature , must be reported to the Headteacher. These incidents must be recorded electronically on the LA online Health and Safety Accident/Incident Reporting System. ● A First Aid Kit must be taken on all out of school visits. ● Pupils' medical records are kept securely in the office and in individual classrooms. ● All visiting staff/ supply teachers are given a copy of health/ safety/ Safeguarding leaflet. Health and Safety Tests / Inspections The Headteacher and Governors are responsible for making annual inspection of the school’s site and facilities. Issues requiring attention are noted along with the required action, person responsible and time-scale. Records of various tests and inspections are kept in Health and Safety file in office. General Fire Safety Action: State who checks: Escape routes: Caretaker – daily. YGGD CWMLLYNFELL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURE 4 Fire extinguishers: Caretaker – weekly – check position Checked by county fire officer on a regular basis Fire drills: Headteacher held on termly basis at least once. Fire alarms: Caretaker – weekly. Other equipment: Fire Service. In the event of a fire a responsible person with access to a phone should be responsible for phoning the fire brigade. Advice and Consultancy Local telephone numbers: - Helen Owen (Health and Safety Officer)

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