SCL Health and Safety Policy 24-25

First Aid

• First aid boxes and fully stocked and all items are in date. • Appointed and trained first aiders are always present on site while staff and learners are present.

Classroom Checks

• Floors are free from hazards such as poorly managed cables, defective equipment, slip or trips hazards. • Classroom has no obvious electrical hazards such as defective equipment, loose wires around plugs or wall sockets etc. • Lighting is sufficient (including lighting within practical studios where there is no natural light) • Classroom is well ventilated. • Classroom temperature is at least 18 degrees or higher (unless temperatures need to be cooler due to practical activities e.g. creative studios) • Furniture arranged to allow safe access to classroom and safe environment for learning. • Bins are not overflowing and well managed/maintained.

Practical Facility Checks

• Floors are free from hazards such as glass, defective equipment, hazardous substances and trips hazards. • There is adequate and readily available supply of portable drinking water. • Toilets, changing and shower facilities are clean and tidy with hand washing and drying facilities. • All areas are cleaned to a reasonable standard.

Learner Safety and Wellbeing

• Full and accurate record of learner medical conditions, disabilities and/or health risks. • There are suitable and sufficient PEEP plans in place for learners with mobility, disability, visual or auditory conditions.

Accidents and Risks

• Staff/coaches carry out dynamic risk assessments (DRA) before and after activities. • Action is taken immediately to remove accident risks when seen. • Equipment is suitable and safe for the activity.

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