1.2 Explain The Importance Of Health And Safety Report
• Light/Noise - there should be enough light for a comfortable environment. Some harsh lighting can cause headaches for some people.
Having an area that is too noisy will not be suitable for the students, as it will distract them from the task they are being asked to complete. • Specific risks to individuals -
The way that the environment is planned needs to be considered based on the children that will be spending time within it. For example, recently a school trip was organised, it was a physical, high energy activity and there was a student who wasn't able to go due to high blood pressure, heart problems, this trip should possibly have been considered earlier on with this student in mind. • Organisation - equipment should be stored …show more content…
There are many ways that health and safety is monitored and maintained within the school setting.
There is a site team which have the overall responsibility of carrying out safety checks routinely, have walk arounds and make sure that hazards don't go unreported. If there is a hazard it should be reported to the safety team immediately and every member of staff has the responsibility to remain aware of any problems on the school site and to pass this information on. Equipment including food technology related equipment - ovens, fridges, woodwork machines, fire extinguishers etc should be routinely checked and any electrical equipment should be annually.
There is a school safety policy which needs to be followed and there is a organisational structure relating to staff that should be followed. This includes connections made between site manager, lettings, contractors, facilities management, water hygiene, risk assessments, COSHH, fire wardens and first aid.
The school is required to carry out annual risk assessments and to determine which areas in the school are most hazardous, the likelihood and who is most at risk. Children and all staff should be vigilant and always report any hazards as soon as
Having an area that is too noisy will not be suitable for the students, as it will distract them from the task they are being asked to complete. • Specific risks to individuals -
The way that the environment is planned needs to be considered based on the children that will be spending time within it. For example, recently a school trip was organised, it was a physical, high energy activity and there was a student who wasn't able to go due to high blood pressure, heart problems, this trip should possibly have been considered earlier on with this student in mind. • Organisation - equipment should be stored …show more content…
There are many ways that health and safety is monitored and maintained within the school setting.
There is a site team which have the overall responsibility of carrying out safety checks routinely, have walk arounds and make sure that hazards don't go unreported. If there is a hazard it should be reported to the safety team immediately and every member of staff has the responsibility to remain aware of any problems on the school site and to pass this information on. Equipment including food technology related equipment - ovens, fridges, woodwork machines, fire extinguishers etc should be routinely checked and any electrical equipment should be annually.
There is a school safety policy which needs to be followed and there is a organisational structure relating to staff that should be followed. This includes connections made between site manager, lettings, contractors, facilities management, water hygiene, risk assessments, COSHH, fire wardens and first aid.
The school is required to carry out annual risk assessments and to determine which areas in the school are most hazardous, the likelihood and who is most at risk. Children and all staff should be vigilant and always report any hazards as soon as