Workplace Risk Management work with schools, colleges and universities helping them create an effective Health and Safety culture. By helping you develop a structured approach to risk assessment hazards, faced by those using the academic buildings be it students, teachers, contractors, visitors or the public, are reduced.
Having clearly documented policies and procedures and making users aware of their presence and also building an understanding of their importance, is vital to achieving a positive Health and Safety culture. There are a wealth of considerations, be it the Manual Handling Operations Regulations, Display Screen Equipment Regulations, Control of Asbestos, The Education (School Premises) Regulations or The Disability Discrimination Act; all have to be considered and properly managed to meet legal requirements.
Workplace Risk Management can assist schools and colleges in their role of employers and providers and can advise on your duties in consulting on Health and Safety matters.
We Cover
- Health and Safety Risk Assessments and Action Plan
- Fire Safety Risk Assessments and Action Plan
- Health and Safety and Fire Safety Management System Documentation
- Activity Risk Assessments
- School Trip Risk Assessments
- Lone Working Risk Assessment
- Fire Marshall Training
- Work at Height Training
- Manual Handling Training
- Other Health and Safety and Fire Safety Related Training
All of our consultants meet full safeguarding requirements, hold Enhanced CRB checks, have NEBOSH qualifications and are members of IOSH.
WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT?
Your School may seem like a safe environment, but hazards exist and there are well documented cases of staff and children being injured through neglect of health and safety regulations and weak risk assessments.
Leave it to Workplace Risk Management.
We’re here to help, undertaking all types of risk assessments, advising on your legal obligations and delivering a documented approach to managing the risks your employees face.
