The College recognises and accepts its responsibilities as an employer and as a service provider for securing the health, safety and welfare of its employees whilst at work, students on College premises, during study visits and work experience and for members of the public who use its premises.The College will provide and maintain so far
as is reasonably practicable:
• Work places, systems of work and equipment that are safe and without risk to health
• Safe arrangements for the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances
• A healthy working environment
• Suitable and sufficient information, instruction, training and supervision
• Training in programme-related procedures on processes and machinery which will occur during induction and throughout the programme
• To enable all employees and students to avoid hazards and to contribute positively to their own health and safety at work
• Instruction on emergency routes and exits, safe evacuation during emergency situations, and fire assembly points, which will occur during induction and throughout the programme Health and Safety legislation places
responsibility on the individual to make him / herself aware of hazards and to follow recommended safe procedures. The legislation covers all staff and students. Students who behave or conduct themselves in a dangerous manner or do not demonstrate common sense are liable to be excluded from work areas.
In particular, it is important that students realise they have a recognised legal responsibility under the Health and Safety
at Work Act to:
• Comply with all College health and safety procedures to ensure their own safety and the safety of all others
• Wear personal protective equipment as required during College attendance
• Observe all instruction and training as required during College attendance
If you have any queries related to safety
and security issues, please contact Geoff
Peirse, Health and Safety Adviser on 01642
856184.
