HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION 1
INDEX FIRE Fire extinguishers...3 Fire blankets.4 Fire action..4 Evacuation.5 FIRST AID Boxes 5 Accident reporting 5 First aiders 6 HEALTH AND SAFETY General points 6 Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH)..7 Risk assessments.. 7 Manual handling 8 2
FIRE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS are situated in the following areas: Staff toilets 1 x CO2 Main office 1 x CO2 Staff kitchen 1 x CO2, 1 x powder Group room 1 x CO2 Lobby by disabled toilet 1 x water School kitchen 1 x CO2 New building entrance lobby 1 x CO2, 1 x water Corridor outside new building toilets 1 x water Reception storeroom 1 x water Reception corridor 2 x water Fire extinguisher uses Type Use for: Do not use for: CO2 Flammable liquids Live electrical equipment Wood, paper, textiles. Flammable metal fires Water Wood, paper, textiles Live electrical equipment Flammable liquid Flammable metal Powder Wood, paper, textiles Flammable liquids Gaseous fires Live electrical equipment FIRE BLANKETS Fire blankets are used to smother chip pan fires, deep fat fires, waste bin fires and clothing fires. Clothing fires wrap tightly around person whose clothes are burning to extinguish flames. 3
Fire blankets are situated in the following areas: Staff room Staff kitchen Library FIRE ACTION If you discover a fire: 1. IMMEDIATELY operate the nearest alarm call point. 2. Attack fire, if possible, using the appliances provided but without taking personal risk IF IN DOUBT, GET OUT! Call points are located in the following areas: Group room by exit doors Reception corridor by exit doors Lobby outside disabled toilet Hall by doors to field New building entrance lobby Library, by exit doors Corridor outside new building toilets FIRE EVACUATION The fire alarm is a continuous siren. On hearing it you should ensure that you and the children in your care leave the building by the nearest and safest exit. The children should line up by the gate at the front of the playground by the village hall. The headteacher and fire wardens will co-ordinate the evacuation and ensure that no-one is left in the building 4
DO NOT RE-ENTER THE BUILDING UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO DO NOT STOP TO COLLECT PERSONAL BELONGINGS FOLLOW THE GREEN FIRE EXIT SIGNS Please ensure that fire exits are kept clear at all times. FIRST AID FIRST AID BOXES The main first aid boxes are situated in the office and on the wall in the hall. First aid bum bags are kept on the whiteboards in the classrooms. These must be used for outdoor activities, break times, school trips, etc. The medical bag is kept in the staff kitchen and contains ice packs, accident reporting forms and head bump notes. ACCIDENT REPORTING If a child has an accident then the reporting form must be completed and returned to the school office. Should a child have a head bump then a head bump note must also be completed and sent home in the book bag. Serious accidents must be reported on-line to Surrey County Council. Significant near misses must be reported to the headteacher. Pediatric first aider: Mrs. A. Fair 5
HEALTH AND SAFETY Please refer to our health, safety and welfare policy and arrangements for more detailed information. GENERAL POINTS Ensure areas are kept tidy Fire exits to be kept clear at all times Ensure all visitors have signed in Ensure all parent helpers have an up-to-date, enhanced CRB check Do not overload electrical sockets Check the condition of wires and plugs before use report any defects (frayed wires/loose connections, etc.) to the school office Never use boiler rooms for storage of combustible materials Ensure gates are checked and locked before children enter playground/field. Report any health and safety issues to the school office CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH (COSHH) Data sheets are available for all cleaning products and kept in a file in the group room cupboard. Should a child swallow/come into contact with cleaning chemicals then the relevant data sheet must be consulted for the appropriate treatment. Personal protective equipment (mask, goggles, aprons) is available in the group room cupboard. This is provided for your own protection and should be used with the appropriate cleaning materials as detailed on the COSHH data sheets. 6
RISK ASSESSMENTS The following risk assessments are available in the file in the staff room: Access control Administering medicines Cleaning COSHH Electrical Safety Fire Games (P.E.) Lone working Manual handling Office use Outdoor play equipment Playground safety Pond feature Premises/site safety Prior to CRB disclosure Snow and ice Staff computer use Working at heights In addition to these, risk assessments MUST be completed and signed before a school trip/visit and reviewed afterwards. These are also kept in a file in the staff room. Risk assessments are also required from external providers e.g. school clubs, village fete/bonfire, Friends (discos, etc.) prior to each event. MANUAL HANDLING For detailed procedures please refer to the manual handling leaflet. 7
Think before lifting/handling Plan the lift. Can handling aids be used? Where is the load to be placed? Will I need help? Keep the load close to the waist Keep the load close to the body for as long as possible while lifting. Adopt a stable position The feet should be apart with one leg slightly forward to maintain balance. Avoid tight clothing or unsuitable footwear. Get a good hold Where possible the load should be hugged as close as possible to the body. Start with a good posture At the start of the lift, slight bending of the back, hips and knees is preferable to fully flexing the back (stooping) or fully flexing the hips and knees (squatting) Don t flex the back any further while lifting this can happen if the legs start to straighten before starting to raise the load. Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways Keep the head up when handling Move smoothly Don t lift or handle more than can be easily managed Put down, then adjust If precise positioning of the load is necessary, put it down first, then slide it into the desired position. A trolley is available for heavy items. This is stored in the corner of the playground by the grit bin. Should you have any questions or concerns about any areas of health and safety please speak to any of the following people: Headteacher Health and Safety Co-ordinator (School Business Manager) Health and Safety Governor 8