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  • 1 What Is Health And Safety
    David outlines the statutory requirements and legislation relating to health and safety, and talks about the roles and responsibilities for the school and governing body.
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  • 2 The Statutory Requirements For Schools
    David covers the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and the work of the Health and Safety Executive.
  • 3 Duties As An Employer
    David explains that the employer in a school must take reasonable steps to ensure that staff and pupils are not exposed to risks to their health and safety.
  • 4 Duties As An Employee
    David talks about the Health and Safety Duties as an employee.
  • 5 Risk Management, Risk Aversion & Risk Assessment
    David talks about the difference between risk management, risk aversion and risk assessment and discusses how they apply in schools and settings.
  • 6 Training
    Everyone who works for the school needs to know how to work safely and without risks to health.
  • 7 Trips Abroad
    David discusses schools duties under health and safety law when planning trips abroad.
  • 8 Reporting Injuries And Accidents
    David looks at who is responsible for reporting injuries and accidents and what needs to be done. He also goes over what the term RIDDOR means.
  • 9 Parental Consent To Off-Site Activities
    David explains that written consent from parents is not required for pupils to take part in the majority of offsite activities organised by a school. However, parents should be told where their child will be at all times.
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  • 10 Bringing It All Together
    David helps you reflect on how well you're checking various aspects of the school.
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  • 11 Course Completion Details
    Nearly done! Hope you enjoyed the course :)

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