Introduction to the Children & Young People Service (ChYPS) Health & Safety Policy
The Children & Young People Service (ChYPS) Health & Safety Policy supplements the principles, aims and objectives of the Kirklees Council corporate Health and Safety at Work Policy.
The policy covers all ChYPS employees, in support services, front line services, schools and other child care settings. It covers children and young people, users of its services and any other people affected by its activities.
The Policy is published in 2 parts
- Part 1 - Sets out ChYPS policy statement of intent, organisation, arrangements and responsibilities.
- Part 2 - Manual of Guidance provides detailed policies and practical advice in the form of guidance notes.
Children & Young People Service Health and Safety Policy Part 1
- Health and Safety Policy Part 1
- Health and Safety Policy Part 1 (This is to aid schools to use for their adoption only)
- "Model Framework for a School Health & Safety Policy" template for Schools
This template has been designed as guidance for schools by ChYPS Asset Management Team and the Corporate Safety Unit. The template includes suggestions for school’s Statement of Intent, Organisational Structure and Arrangements. - "Model Framework for a School Health & Safety Policy" template for Schools
KPI's and what they are etc.
Essentially these are the annual targets/objectives that the governing body/school set themselves in relation to their own health and safety policy and the subsequent organisation /arrangements in place to meet that policy.
The intention is that there are various areas which need to be monitored and are usually set out as target numbers planned, against actual number completed, and can be in exact figures or percentages, which ever is best for the situation. They can be constructed on such topics as;
Health and Safety Policy/Statement Reviewed/Updated
All Risk Assessments reviewed (including those for specific departments)
No. of Accidents/Incidents (Chlidren and staff) - Analysed for trends
No. of Ill health cases due to work (e.g. stress or repetitive strain injury)
No. of Safety Committee Meetings
No. of Safety Meetings with staff and/or union reps.
No. of Management Inspections (at least one per term)
No. of Fire Evacuations completed (at least one per term) - Including feedback
No. of Fire Alarms (Tests and False Alarms)
No. of Safety Training courses identified/completed /recorded(who/when)
Governors Health and Safety Report Completed (on time?)
Results of any Corporate Safety Audit/Inspection (use for new targets)
These are examples of the type of targets that schools should be looking at and this list is by no means exhaustive. The main point is that the school needs to show that it is pro-active on health and safety and that it can show it has a robust and managed safety system in place and that it uses information returned by the results to improve weak areas, just like any other area of a business. From the above returns the Governing Body will decide how to proceed for the next year and set further targets/objectives.
- ChYPS H & S Communication Strategy
- Constitution and Terms of Reference for ChYPS Health & Safety & Welfare Committee
Manual of Guidance provides detailed policies and practical advice in the form of guidance notes. Click on each title to open the relevant Guidance Note. Each Guidance note is being reviewed as part of a rolling programme.
- Art, Design and Technology (1.39mb)
Completely revised to provide an overview of the most significant health & safety aspects of these subjects. It refers to more detailed standards and guidelines which must be followed. Incorporates previous Guidance Note No 6 on food hygiene. - Asbestos(187kb)
Key points for schools revised to emphasise the duty to manage asbestos in premises and particularly for headteachers to ensure that those who undertake maintenance works are not exposed to avoidable risks from asbestos. - Blood Borne Diseases(152kb)
Includes advice on reducing the risks of injuries from hypodermic syringes and other sharp items found on school sites. - Contractors in Schools(348kb)
Updated advice on precautions to be taken by both headteachers/premises managers and contractors. Includes check lists. - Display Screen(1.94mb)
Revised checklists for workstation risk assessments. - Fire Safety (1.42mb)
Completely revised to focus on the requirement for fire risk assessments. Includes fire risk assessment form and guidance for completion.
Fire prevention and emergency Part A (545kb)
Fire prevention and emergency Part B (315kb) - First Aid(1.94mb)
- Glazing (103kb)
Includes advice on Georgian wired glass following recent serious accidents. - Hazardous substances(138kb)
Includes a step by step guide to compliance with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and new procedures for control of legionella. - Incident recording and reporting(239KB)
Revised to include new forms for recording and reporting incidents. Introduces the new electronic incident reporting system. - Work at Height (Ladders/Access)(258kb)
Includes corporate guidance. Warns that children should not have access to areas where ladders are in use. - Appendix 1 - Access Equipment Ladders, Stepladders, Extension Ladders, Kick Stools, and Mobile Tower Scaffolds(138kb)
- Appendix 2 - ACCESS EQUIPMENT REGISTER (27kb)
- Appendix 3 - ACCESS EQUIPMENT INSPECTION CHECKLIST(34kb)
- Appendix 4 - Example of best practice(78kb)
- Appendix 5 - Checksheet(55kb)
- Appendix 6 - Checksheet (55kb)
- Appendix 7 - Checksheet (67kb)
- Appendix 8 - Checksheet (51kb)
- Liquified Petroleum Gas Heater(1.43mb)
Includes reference to the school's fire risk assessment and includes fire precautions checklist. - Manual Lifting and handling(171kb)
Updated and includes a risk assessment form. - Managing Medical Conditions or Needs and Medication (2mb)
Children & Young People Services Medical Conditions or Needs policy and guidance.
Presentation for setting managers to deliver training to their employees - Meningococcal Infection
Updated. - Minibus management
Includes updated requirements for: drivers; driver hours; record keeping; manager responsibilities; journeys aboard. Advice on use of mobile phones. - Monitoring Health and Safety Performance (233KB)
Supersedes previous guidance notes 30, 31, 32 and 33 on health & safety monitoring. Explains use of the Health & Safety Information File for keeping monitoring records. - Office Health and Safety (217KB)
Updated. - Off site visits
New procedures, form for obtaining approvals and checklists, in light of tragedies which have occurred nationally in recent years. - Personal Protective Equipment(1.82mb)
Now divided into two parts, the guidance explains the requirements and how schools can achieve compliance. It emphasises the need for risk assessments. - Personal safety/security(73kb)
Includes list of contacts for incidents of criminal assault, etc. - PE (1.39mb)
The LA has for many years adopted 'Safe Practice in Physical Education' now produced by the Association for Physical Education (afPE) as its standard guidance for schools. - Portable Electrical Equipment(1.42mb)
The keeping of records of inspection and testing of equipment is emphasised. - Risk Assessments (221KB)
Completely revised to include 'five steps to risk assessment', a list of generic risk assessments provided by the LA and a simple form for making risk assessments. - Science(1.39mb)
A completely new Guidance Note which gives an overview of key aspects of health & safety in Science. It refers to standards and guidance contained in published texts which schools should follow. - Stage Equipment(69kb)
Includes a requirement for schools and centres to inform the LEA of any new lifting and hoist equipment that the school has installed. - Violence(598kb)
Updated and revised to include new incident reporting procedures and advice on making risk assessments. - Moving & Handling Young Persons (479kb)
- New & Expectant Mothers (1.67mb)
This guidance note offers simple advice and guidance to ensure that adequate consideration is given to the health, safety and welfare of new and expectant mothers, employees and pupils. - Pond Safety (1.56mb)
Pond Safety
Below are the Appendices attached to this Guidance Note