Health & Safety Policy.

Statement of Intent.

Just For Fun Out Of School Club Ltd takes the maintenance of health and safety for all employees, visitors and children under our care extremely seriously as both a legal and moral duty. All staff will be familiarised with the provisions contained within this policy as part of their induction and be expected to act in accordance with them at all times. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and their associated Approved Code of Practice (AcoP) will be complied with at all times: Health and safety remains the first priority.

Aims.

The steps below will be actioned as a matter of course:

• Create an environment that is safe and without risk to health.
• Prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill-health.
• Use, maintain and store equipment safely.
• Ensure that all staff are competent in the work in which they are engaged
• Reporting all accidents and incidents which have caused damage or may     do so in the future.

 

 

Implementation.

Responsibilities of the Registered Person.

The Registered Person holds ultimate responsibility and liability for ensuring that the Club operates in a safe and hazard-free manner and will ensure that adequate arrangements exist for the following:

• Monitoring the effectiveness of the Health & Safety Policy and authorizing any necessary revisions to its provisions.
• Providing adequate health and safety training for all staff.
  • Ensuring that all reported accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences are adequately reported and recorded (including informing statutory authorities where appropriate).
  • Reviewing all reported accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences, and the Club’s response, to enable corrective measures to be implemented.
  • Ensuring that all staff, students, volunteers and any other adult who comes into contact with children at the Club has appropriate and up to date Criminal Record Bureau checks.

 

Responsibilities of The Managers.

The Managers are responsible for the day to day implementation, management and monitoring of the Health & Safety Policy. The Managers are required to report any matter of concern regarding the policy to the Registered Person

 

 

Contd….

The Managers will ensure that:

• Regular safety inspections are carried out and the reports accurately logged.
  • Any action required as a result of a health and safety inspection is taken as soon as possible.
  • Information received on health and safety matters is distributed to the Registered Person and all members of staff.
  • An investigation is carried out on all reported accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences.
  • Staff are adequately trained to fulfil their role within the Health and Safety Policy.

All the Club’s equipment is safely and securely stored.

•   A working telephone is available on the premises at all times
•   Chemicals and cleaning materials are stored appropriately, and in accordance with CoSSH data sheets.
• Staff Responsibiliti Premises are clean, well lit, adequately ventilated and maintained at an appropriate temperature.

 

Staff responsibilities:

• Have regard for the Health and Safety Policy and their responsibilities under it.
  • Have regard for any health and safety guidance issued by the Managers or the designated member of staff, and act upon it whenever appropriate.
  • Take reasonable care for their own health and safety as well as other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
  • Take all reasonable care to see that the equipment and premises that are used by children, and the activities that are carried out at the Club, are safe.
  • Report any accidents, incidents or dangerous occurrences that have led to, or may in the future be likely to lead to injury or damage, and assist in the investigation of any such events.
  • Undergo relevant health and safety training when instructed to do so by the Managers.

 

Staff who have been found to have blatantly disregarded safety instructions or recognised safe practices will be subject to the procedures laid out in the Staff Disciplinary Policy.

Insurance

The Children Act 1989 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, place a number of legal responsibilities on the Club. Therefore Just For Fun has insurance cover appropriate to its duties. The insurance is provided by:  Morton Michel. The type of cover is: Playsafe Gold.

The Club’s full responsibilities and procedures in respect of health and safety are contained in this policy alongside the relevant sections of other policies.

Our Health & Safety Policy underlines our commitment to the Every Child Matters – Stay Safe and EYFS Theme A Unique Child – Keeping Safe.

We are also committed to safeguarding children and to promote children’s welfare.

July 2011