It is centred primarily upon the new guidance published by the Health & Safety Executive primarily aimed at work placements for under 18 years of age the (HSE) entitled ‘’. Though new guidance is just as relevant to the student age group. over 18’s This document is applicable to all student placements arranged by a member of University staff, or by the student themselves, where that placement is part of the of student’s course study or is part of the wider University engagement and learning agenda. If you are unsure as to whether this guidance is directly applicable to a specific placement please, contact the Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Section for further advice University’s on (01772 89) 2232. The health and safety of students on placement is paramount and overrides all other considerations, including academic Contents Page 1. Introduction 4 1.1 Definitions 4 2. Scope 4 3. Legislative requirements 4 4. Responsibilities 5 4.1 Responsibilities of Heads of School / Service 5 4.2 Responsibilities of the Placement Organiser 5 4.3 Responsibilities of the Placement Provider 5 4.4 Responsibilities of the Placement Student 6 5. Letter of Expectation 6 5.1 Assessing Potential Placements 7 5.2 Disclosure of Disability 8 5.3 Providing Work Placements for Disabled Students 8 5.4 Disclosure & Barring Service Checks & Safeguarding 9 5.5 Specific Risks and Actions 9 5.6 Approving Placements 9 6. Preparing Students & Student Involvement 10 7. Instruction and Training 10 8. Insurance Requirements 11 9. Training for Placement Organisers 11 10. Communication 11 11. Post Placement Review 11 12. Record Keeping 12 13. Accident & Incident Reporting 12
It is centred primarily upon the new guidance published by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) entitled ‘’. Though primarily aimed at work placements for under 18 years of age the new guidance is just as relevant to the over 18’s student age group. This document is applicable to all student placements arranged by a member of University staff, or by the student themselves, where that placement is part of the student’s course of study or is part of the wider University engagement and learning agenda. If you are unsure as to whether this guidance is directly applicable to a specific placement please, contact the University’s Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Section for further advice on (01772 89) 2232. The health and safety of students on placement is paramount and overrides all other considerations, including academic Contents Page 1. Introduction 4 1.1 Definitions 4 2. Scope 4 3. Legislative requirements 4 4. Responsibilities 5 4.1 Responsibilities of Heads of School / Service 5 4.2 Responsibilities of the Placement Organiser 5 4.3 Responsibilities of the Placement Provider 5 4.4 Responsibilities of the Placement Student 6 5. Letter of Expectation 6 5.1 Assessing Potential Placements 7 5.2 Disclosure of Disability 8 5.3 Providing Work Placements for Disabled Students 8 5.4 Disclosure & Barring Service Checks & Safeguarding 9 5.5 Specific Risks and Actions 9 5.6 Approving Placements 9 6. Preparing Students & Student Involvement 10 7. Instruction and Training 10 8. Insurance Requirements 11 9. Training for Placement Organisers 11 10. Communication 11 11. Post Placement Review 11 12. Record Keeping 12 13. Accident & Incident Reporting 12
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