Chapter 1: Describe how current health and safety legislation, policies and procedures are implemented in the setting.
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Chapter 2: Describe how health and safety is monitored and maintained in the setting.
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Chapter 3: Describe how people in the setting are made aware of risk and hazards and encouraged to work safely. (PAT) Portable Appliance Testing
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Chapter 4: Identify the lines of responsibility and reporting for health and safety in the setting.
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Chapter 5: Recognise and respond to emergency situations.
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Chapter 6: Follow the setting’s procedures for dealing with emergency situations.
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Chapter 7: Give reassurance and comfort to those involved in the emergency.
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Chapter 8: Give other people providing assistance, clear information about what happened.
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Chapter 9: Follow the procedures of the setting for reporting and recording.
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Chapter 10: Describe Risk Assessment and associated documentation in your placement.
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How current health and safety legislation, policies and procedures are implemented in the setting
There are several key pieces of legislation that impact on how schools manage the health and safety of both their employees, and others who come into contact with the school. This will include pupils, visitors, support workers and parents.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 defines original structure and authority for the enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare within the UK. It is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in UK. The HSE/local authorities are responsible for enforcing the act relevant to the working environment.
This act places the responsibility of ensuring the health and safety and welfare of employees, with the employer. The main ways that this is usually