Health & Safety
Health & Safety Information
In accordance with our Health and Safety Management Programme and the “Health and Safety at Work Act 2015” visitors must obey all reasonable instructions and signs whilst on site to ensure their actions create no hazards to people or property. Your site host will brief you on any specific health and safety requirements in the areas you are visiting.
You must be accompanied at all times unless you are inducted on our site.
If the emergency alarm sounds or you are directed to evacuate, proceed immediately via the nearest fire exit to the evacuation assembly point.
Your site host or other staff member will direct you if they are able.
Stay there if it is safe until the ‘all clear’ is given.
- No smoking and vaping on site except in designated areas (if any).
- Wear and use appropriate PPE where required.
- Report all hazards, accidents, incidents and near misses.
- Notify your site host if you require any assistance.
Please be aware of the following potential site hazards.
| Stairs: Trips and falls. |
Caution when using stairs. Use hand rails. Extreme caution when carrying goods or when you cannot
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| Slippery surfaces: Slippery surfaces, especially on wet days. |
Wear appropriate footwear. Take care and be mindful of conditions underfoot, especially
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| Flying objects: Such as rugby and footballs etc. |
Take care and be mindful of student sports and play activities. Be extra mindful when outside in play areas, across courts and the field during break times.
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| Emergencies: Fire, earthquake, evac and lockdown etc. |
In case of emergency, follow the instructions of your host, school staff or the warden.
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| People movements: Such as students running around corners etc. |
Take care and be mindful of other people, especially when outside and around students. Be extra mindful when outside in play areas, across courts and the field during break times.
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| Site works: Lawn mowing, building washing, cleaning, painting, ongoing maintenance and associated equipment including powered tools etc. |
Take care and be mindful of site works. Read and adhere to signposted instructions. Follow the instructions of your site host. Stay out of cordoned off areas.
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| Car park: During drop-off and pick-up times. Vehicle movements forwards and reverse, opening doors and tailgates. Goods and site supplies left on the ground |
Take extreme care during drop-off and pick-up times. Avoid walking on the driveway when possible. Use pedestrian crossing to cross road. Put/leave goods in safe area. Use footpaths where provided.
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