Summerise_the_Law_and_Code_Od_Practice_Affecting_Work_in_School

Summarise the laws and code of practice affecting Work in schools Health and Safety at Work Act, etc. act 1974 (HSWA) - Establishes the frame- work for ensuring the safety of all employees at work this act also cover the health and safety of all other person who may be affected by Work activities e.g. pupils, students, visitors, parent and contractors. In section two of this legislation a duty is place on the employer to ensure the health and safety and welfare of all employees in practicable situations. Employers are responsible to consult with the trade union representative on matters relating to health and safety in the work place Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 - This legislation require employers to carry out risk assessment to rule out risks and develop ways of dealing with risks. Set up emergency procedures and provide information about them to employee also taking into account Particular risk that may affect new or expected mothers. Employees are Responsible for employing people with sufficient knowledge and skills to help implement these criteria. The Education (School Premises) Regulation 1999 – these regulations set out minimum health and safety standard for all maintained schools In England and Wales. Setting standards for temperature, ventilation and lighting, toilets for pupil, some of these standards have to also be met by none maintained special schools and independent schools. This regulation works in conjunction with The Workplace The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 –T his regulation deals with the physical condition in the work place. Ensure standards are met in relation to a wide range of matters such as the maintainability of buildings and equipment, the provision of lighting and temperature and provision of drinking water, rest facilities, toilet facilities and first aid. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 – Employers are require to minimize the health risks that can accord when there is any lifting, carrying, holding, pushing , loading , pushing , lowering, pulling or restraining an object, person or animal. Employers must provide information, instruction and training should be provided to employees and carry out risk assessments in relation to work tasks. The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2006 – This regulation stipulate that employers , owners and people in control of a building is responsible for making sure there is no risks from asbestos fibres when building renovations is in process. There are steps that need to be put into place to manage this requirement e g investigating if there is asbestos present in the building and to what extent. Carry out risks assessment on materials found to contain asbestos. Prepare and implement plans how the risks from this material are going to be managed. Review and monitor these plans. Inform all persons including staff liable to work anywhere near asbestos material. The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 – This regulation allow employer to access employees who use (DSE) display screen equipment as an habitual part of their work, assess work station making sure they meet minimum standards. Making sure staff is aware of the potential hazards when using DSE equipment. Offer free eye sight tests and review assessment. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 – employers are responsible for assessing all foreseeable risks to working with electricity. Employers are responsible for implementing a good system of working with well-maintained equipment. All installation and repairs should be carried out by qualified electrician. Minor repairs can be carried out by suitable trained staff. The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulation 1995 - The regulation for (RIDDOR) clearly state that certain accident must be reported by law to the health and safety executive or the local authority some of these instances are as follow report the death of a person any major injuries to any person at work. Any dangerous activities or accident any work related diseases, hospital treatments if not at work or school. Educational establishments most have clear guild lines on incident reporting and most be conveyed to staff on the first day of employment. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 – often known as the COSHH Regulations demands that employers are responsible for assess an prevent the risk of hazardous substances used in the work place. Decide what precaution is needed, take steps to improve and prevent exposure to hazardous chemicals. The Provision and Use of Work equipment Regulations 1998 – this regulation set out minimum standard for employers follow for the use of work equipment example of these requirements are as follow 1. Take into consideration hazards and working condition when selecting equipment. 2. Provide working equipment that comply with relevant safety standards 3. Maintain and keep the equipment in good condition. 4. Equipment’s use only for the purpose it was intended 5. make sure that relevant safety devises are available 6. Maintain and keep equipment in working order. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 -This regulation covers the planning and management of a construction projects Disability Discrimination Act 1995 – This act state that employers are to make sure disable persons have safe assess to premises and a safe way of exiting the premises. Employer is to accommodate the needs of a disable Employee. The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 – this legislation state that employers require employer to provide suitable first aid equipment and adequate number of qualify persons to administer first aid. ALT The education union