Ensure that they and all people they supervise safely store, use and dispose of chemicals as concluded in the risk assessments to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) and in accordance with laid down disposal procedures. Radioactive Substances Ensure that they and all people they supervise store radioactive substances safely and make sure that a written register of radioactive substances is kept; This should be done in accordance with guidance from the Estates Director and to comply with the ionising Radiations Regulations 1999. Portable Electrical Equipment Ensure that they and all people they supervise visually inspect and test all portable electrical and keep test records in accordance with published guidance. AVA Equipment Ensure that AVA equipment (projectors etc.) is identified, labelled, stored safely, maintained and correctly used and keep an up-to-date record of all such items. Liaison Under the direction of the appropriate Assistant Principal, liaise with the Estates Director and with any specialist Inspector on Health and Safety visits and inspections, with regard to safe working practices. Will liaise with cleaning staff, as necessary, on any hazards affecting their role. Note: Health and Safety Competent People: Naming a member of staff, such as a Technician, as a person competent to carry out testing of portable electrical equipment, for example, carries no extra Health and Safety responsibilities over and above those carried by all employees. The responsibilities rest with the Principal. 52.0 Responsibilities of the Technicians The technicians are responsible to the Technical Support Manager and to Heads of Departments for the following Health and Safety matters: First Aid Ensure (in liaison with first aiders) that first aid boxes are checked and refilled, and will maintain first aid equipment (e.g. eyewash facilities) in their areas. Take immediate remedial measures in the case of injuries whilst waiting for first aid or professional medical treatment. Equipment Ensure that equipment is identified, labelled, stored safely, maintained and correctly used and keep an up-to-date record of all such items. Carry out regular checks to assess the condition of products, chemicals, tools or equipment and for action to be taken where appropriate. PPE
Ensure that they and all people they supervise safely store, use and dispose of chemicals as concluded in the risk assessments to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) and in accordance with laid down disposal procedures. Radioactive Substances Ensure that they and all people they supervise store radioactive substances safely and make sure that a written register of radioactive substances is kept; This should be done in accordance with guidance from the Estates Director and to comply with the ionising Radiations Regulations 1999. Portable Electrical Equipment Ensure that they and all people they supervise visually inspect and test all portable electrical and keep test records in accordance with published guidance. AVA Equipment Ensure that AVA equipment (projectors etc.) is identified, labelled, stored safely, maintained and correctly used and keep an up-to-date record of all such items. Liaison Under the direction of the appropriate Assistant Principal, liaise with the Estates Director and with any specialist Inspector on Health and Safety visits and inspections, with regard to safe working practices. Will liaise with cleaning staff, as necessary, on any hazards affecting their role. Note: Health and Safety Competent People: Naming a member of staff, such as a Technician, as a person competent to carry out testing of portable electrical equipment, for example, carries no extra Health and Safety responsibilities over and above those carried by all employees. The responsibilities rest with the Principal. 52.0 Responsibilities of the Technicians The technicians are responsible to the Technical Support Manager and to Heads of Departments for the following Health and Safety matters: First Aid Ensure (in liaison with first aiders) that first aid boxes are checked and refilled, and will maintain first aid equipment (e.g. eyewash facilities) in their areas. Take immediate remedial measures in the case of injuries whilst waiting for first aid or professional medical treatment. Equipment Ensure that equipment is identified, labelled, stored safely, maintained and correctly used and keep an up-to-date record of all such items. Carry out regular checks to assess the condition of products, chemicals, tools or equipment and for action to be taken where appropriate. PPE
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