Health and Safety Policy

This is the statement of general policy and arrangements for MKLC office.

Overall and final responsibility for health and safety is that of Judith McKeon, Principal.

Day-to-day responsibility for ensuring this policy is put into practice is delegated to Emma Burrows.

Duties of all staff

The duties of all MKLC staff are to:-

  • Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves, visitors and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions while on MKLC premises and the sites where learners are working

  • Report promptly any accidents, incidents, unsafe conditions or practices and potential risks to their line manager

  • Personally demonstrate good standards of health & safety practice

  • Take particular care in all practical teaching areas

  • Promote good practice through the quality of learning and understanding of health & safety

Duties of all learner and course delegates

Learners and course delegates have a duty to look after their own well being. They are held to be equally responsible for the health & safety of others or those who may be affected directly or indirectly by their behaviour on MKLC premises

They will:-

  • Familiarise themselves with all health and safety information provided by MKLC and their employer

  • Follow and act upon any instructions that are given either verbally or in writing by a MKLC member of staff in connection with health and safety.

  • Bring to the attention of a member of MKLC staff any difficulty in understanding health and safety information or instructions.

  • Co-operate fully at all times with MKLC to ensure that statutory obligations are met.

  • Report immediately to a member of MKLC staff any hazard, potential hazard, breakdowns in practice or procedures, unsafe conditions or defects to equipment which may affect health and safety in the workplace or training centre.

  • Report any accidents or incidents they are involved in.

  • Ensure that where necessary/required the relevant PPE is used in the interests of health and safety.

  • Advise their trainer/assessor of any personal difficulties associated with the use of any equipment provided.

  • Provide MKLC and their employer (where relevant) with any medical information which may affect personal health and safety or welfare.

Portable electrical equipment is in use by MKLC. It is subjected to periodic inspection to ensure its continued safety in use. If any person identifies a worn cable, defective plug or any issue with electrical equipment which does not work correctly, it is their duty to report the hazard to their line manager, immediate supervisor or Centre Manager/Director/Owner.

Fire alarms will be tested weekly by the owners of the building.

If a fire is discovered on MKLC premises:-

  • Sound the alarm

  • Leave the building by the nearest exit and do not delay by collecting your belongings.

  • Go to the fire assembly point

  • Ring the Fire Service (999)

  • Do not re-enter the building until the ‘all clear’ is given

  • Trained staff who feel competent may wish to tackle a fire using the equipment provided but do not attempt to fight any fire in isolation.

In the event of a person being injured and requiring first aid, a qualified first aider should be contacted.

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the premises.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is issued for protection where it is not possible to remove all the risks from a process or operation by other means. PPE does not remove all the risks and caution must still be exercised when carrying out an activity.

In general, it is a requirement to:

  • wear or use PPE when it is required by legislation or code of practice

  • ensure that PPE is worn in accordance with any training or instruction that has been given

  • take reasonable care of PPE to ensure it remains in good condition

  • report any defects to your immediate supervisor as soon as they are noticed

  • ensure that others who may be affected by activities are either isolated from contact or are issued with temporary PPE

MKLC will undertake risk assessments to identify significant hazards that may arise in the workplace.

Trainers and assessors working on behalf of MKLC are responsible for conducting risk assessments on curriculum activities to ensure safety of the learners.

Young people (under the age of 18) may be at greater risk due to factors such as a lack of maturity and experience. Therefore, it is particularly important to undertake a risk assessment on activities to be undertaken by a young person. In addition a young person must not be asked to undertake activities beyond their physical or mental ability or where lack of experience and training would mean they are unlikely to recognise the risks.

Statement of general staff responsibility policy

1. To prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill health and provide adequate control of health and safety risks arising from work activities.

Risk assessment completed and any action arising implemented. This is reviewed annually. Emma Burrows, responsible.

2. To provide adequate training to ensure employees are competent to do their work.

Staff given induction when joining company. Any necessary training carried out as and when necessary. This is reviewed and audited annually. Emma Burrows, responsible.

3. To engage and consult with employees on day-to-day health and safety conditions.

Staff to keep area around desks clean and tidy. Any concerns to be relayed to Judith McKeon.

4. To implement emergency procedures.

All main external doors to be kept clear at all times. Fire extinguishers are tested annually. In event of evacuation, all staff to gather in carpark. Emma Burrows, responsible.

5. To maintain safe and healthy working conditions.

All electrical appliances tested annually. Emma Burrows, responsible.

Health and safety law poster is displayed on the wall adjacent to the office door.

First-aid box and accident book is in first cupboard.