SCL Health and Safety Policy 24-25

Division – SCL Professional Monthly Trainer H&S Checks Learner Safety and Wellbeing

• Full and accurate record of learner medical conditions, disabilities and/or health risks contained within the group profile. • Safeguarding, Prevent, British values, EDI and health and safety to be covered by the trainer at learner induction and every progress review. • Trainers to understand the employer’s health and safety processes if visiting site.

Venue/Employer 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. • Are permanent fixtures in good condition and securely fastened, e.g. cupboards, display boards, shelving? • Is furniture in good repair and suitable for the size of the user, whether adult or child? • Where window restrictors are fitted to upper-floor windows, are they in good working order? • Are hot surfaces of radiators etc protected where necessary to prevent the risk of burns to vulnerable young people? • 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. • Report any concerns to the employer’s representative.

Monthly Head of Performance or Employer H&S Checks Risk Assessments

• High quality and relevant young person’s risk assessment is in place and in the learners file for each 16-18 learner. • Monitor employer liability insurance expiry dates and ensure the information is updated with by the H&S team.

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