first arrival at the College contractors must complete the temporary H&S induction provided by the Estates Manager. Work experience placements Before students are placed with an employer assurance must be sought that the following standards are met: i) Students are supervised. ii) All students and trainees are issued with any necessary protective clothing and equipment. Employer Placement Providers have the relevant Health and Safety policies as required by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Safety of premises, plant, equipment and practices are managed to meet legal requirements and steps are taken to monitor these standards on a regular basis and during the placement. Accidents are notified in accordance with the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive and a copy of report given to Estates Manager at the College. Contractors, Sub-Contractors and Employer Placement Providers have insurance cover in accordance with the Employers [Compulsory Insurance] Act of 1969. Health and Safety training is given to all students and appropriate literature issued. If any employer placement does not match the criteria for Health and Safety as required by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 the College will not use that employer until these are complied with. That the person in the workplace supervising a student on a work experience placement has been DBS checked for this purpose. Smoking In order to promote the health and safety of both students and staff, no smoking or is permitted on site (including in vehicles) except in the ‘vaping’ designated ‘Smoking Area’. Medicines All students should inform the College of any on-going condition requiring medication. Prescribed and approved substances should only be brought onto the premises in accordance with the guidance of the prescribing doctor or, in the case of proprietary products, the instructions provided. Staff with underlying conditions requiring the self-administration of medication while at work should ensure that the Head of HR has been informed about their condition and the type of medication they are using. The Head of HR will use their discretion in deciding whether the First Aid team need to be confidentially advised of the condition. Illegal substances, alcohol and ‘legal highs’ No illegal substances, nor alcohol nor anyone under the influence of nor “legal highs”, the same are allowed on the College site or offsite on College business.
first arrival at the College contractors must complete the temporary H&S induction provided by the Estates Manager. Work experience placements Before students are placed with an employer assurance must be sought that the following standards are met: i) Students are supervised. ii) All students and trainees are issued with any necessary protective clothing and equipment. Employer Placement Providers have the relevant Health and Safety policies as required by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Safety of premises, plant, equipment and practices are managed to meet legal requirements and steps are taken to monitor these standards on a regular basis and during the placement. Accidents are notified in accordance with the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive and a copy of report given to Estates Manager at the College. Contractors, Sub-Contractors and Employer Placement Providers have insurance cover in accordance with the Employers [Compulsory Insurance] Act of 1969. Health and Safety training is given to all students and appropriate literature issued. If any employer placement does not match the criteria for Health and Safety as required by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 the College will not use that employer until these are complied with. That the person in the workplace supervising a student on a work experience placement has been DBS checked for this purpose. Smoking In order to promote the health and safety of both students and staff, no smoking or ‘vaping’ is permitted on site (including in vehicles) except in the designated ‘Smoking Area’. Medicines All students should inform the College of any on-going condition requiring medication. Prescribed and approved substances should only be brought onto the premises in accordance with the guidance of the prescribing doctor or, in the case of proprietary products, the instructions provided. Staff with underlying conditions requiring the self-administration of medication while at work should ensure that the Head of HR has been informed about their condition and the type of medication they are using. The Head of HR will use their discretion in deciding whether the First Aid team need to be confidentially advised of the condition. Illegal substances, alcohol and ‘legal highs’ No illegal substances, nor “legal highs”, nor alcohol nor anyone under the influence of the same are allowed on the College site or offsite on College business.