The staff will support the Principal and Governors and will be responsible for the implementation and operation of the Academy’s health and safety policy and in helping other members of staff, students and others to comply with its regulations. As part of their day to day duties they will:

• Assist the Principal with the implementation, monitoring and development of the procedures and codes relating to the Health and Safety Policy within the Academies.

• Carry out risk assessments of teaching practices and activities including equipment and substances. That any general advice on safety matters given by the Local Authority and other relevant bodies in relation to the Academy are implemented, that this will be translated into written safe methods of working practice and every department is informed.

• Inform students, staff and visitors as to their own personal safety and makes sure they are aware of the Health and Safety procedures in place.

• Investigate any specific Health and Safety issue which has been identified in regard to any Academy provision and implement any recommended or remedial action reasonably required.

• Perform regular Health and Safety inspections within their area of responsibility as required by the Director or as necessary by law.

• Ensure that any failure to meet Health and Safety requirements is recorded and that appropriate action will be taken to cease the provision until the issue is resolved according to Health and Safety requirements.

• Ensure appropriate protecting clothing and equipment including fire appliances and first aid are provided and readily available in all areas of the Academy where required.

• Ensure hazardous, flammable and toxic materials and substances are correctly assessed, used stored and labelled.

• Ensure any signage in relation to Health and Safety is clear and up to date and that everyone is able to understand the label and instructions.

• Attend regular training to ensure that they are as up to date and informed of existing and any new requirements in regard to Health and Safety.

All staff are responsible for the Health and Safety arrangements in relation to the site, staff, students and visitors under their supervision. They should make themselves familiar with the requirements of the Health and Safety at work act 1974 and any other safety legislation and codes of practice which are relevant to the work of the department in which they work. They should:

• Exercise effective supervision over all those they are responsible for.

• Take any appropriate action to ensure their own safety and that of any other persons that may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.

• Ensure any equipment, tools or materials used are appropriately used and that it complies with any Health and Safety directives required.

• Familiarise themselves with the Academy’s Health and Safety policy and any relevant safety regulations.

• Ensure all equipment, tools and materials and or any protective equipment and safety devises are in good order and used appropriately.

• Report any defects and faults with any tools and materials and or any protective equipment and safety devises to the appropriate Health and Safety person.

• Report accidents irrespective of any injuries to the Principal or designated Health and Safety person and that the report is logged.

• Attend training and awareness courses in regard of Health and Safety.

• Make sure that if they find themselves in an unfamiliar environment they perform an initial Health and Safety check and seek further advice to clarify any issues arising.

• Ensure all emergency fire fighting equipment is regularly checked and clearly signed; this will include the fire alarm system and evacuation procedures.