Health and Safety Policy Forest Kindergarten Sevenoaks Reviewed Oct 18 Policy Statement: We believe that the health & safety of children is of paramount importance. We are committed to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety & welfare of the children, parents, staff, volunteers and other visitors. We will, in so far as is reasonably practicable, ensure that: We provide adequate control of health & safety risks Risk assessments are carried out and reviewed regularly Information, training and supervision is provided for staff We provide and maintain safe equipment We consult with our staff on matters affecting health & safety Procedures are in place for safe handling and use of substances Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with current fire regulations We maintain safe and healthy working conditions, and We shall revise and review this policy as necessary at regular intervals. Health & Safety Responsibilities: Overall responsibility for health & safety is that of the Management. A designated member of the management is responsible for reviewing health & safety policies and procedures, carrying out the risk assessments and bringing other health & safety issues to the attention of the management. In addition a designated member of staff has day to day responsibility for ensuring that the policy is put into practice and bringing health & safety concerns to the attention of the management member responsible for health & safety matters. All staff, parents and visitors have a responsibility to: Co-operate with the management and the designated member of staff responsible on health and safety matters Not interfere with anything provided to safeguard their health & safety Take reasonable care for their own health & safety Report all health & safety concerns to an appropriate person (member of staff) Methods: Risk assessment Our risk assessment process includes checking for hazards and risks on our site and in our activities and procedures. We regularly discuss health and safety issues, which are checked daily before the session begins and termly - when the site risk assessment is reviewed. Insurance cover We have public liability insurance and employers' liability insurance. The certificate for liability insurance is available. employer’s
Health and Safety Policy Forest Kindergarten Sevenoaks Reviewed Oct 18 Policy Statement: We believe that the health & safety of children is of paramount importance. We are committed to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety & welfare of the children, parents, staff, volunteers and other visitors. We will, in so far as is reasonably practicable, ensure that: We provide adequate control of health & safety risks Risk assessments are carried out and reviewed regularly Information, training and supervision is provided for staff We provide and maintain safe equipment We consult with our staff on matters affecting health & safety Procedures are in place for safe handling and use of substances Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with current fire regulations We maintain safe and healthy working conditions, and We shall revise and review this policy as necessary at regular intervals. Health & Safety Responsibilities: Overall responsibility for health & safety is that of the Management. A designated member of the management is responsible for reviewing health & safety policies and procedures, carrying out the risk assessments and bringing other health & safety issues to the attention of the management. In addition a designated member of staff has day to day responsibility for ensuring that the policy is put into practice and bringing health & safety concerns to the attention of the management member responsible for health & safety matters. All staff, parents and visitors have a responsibility to: Co-operate with the management and the designated member of staff responsible on health and safety matters Not interfere with anything provided to safeguard their health & safety Take reasonable care for their own health & safety Report all health & safety concerns to an appropriate person (member of staff) Methods: Risk assessment Our risk assessment process includes checking for hazards and risks on our site and in our activities and procedures. We regularly discuss health and safety issues, which are checked daily before the session begins and termly - when the site risk assessment is reviewed. Insurance cover We have public liability insurance and employers' liability insurance. The certificate for employer’s liability insurance is available.
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