School Safety Matters – Outdoor Areas
The safety of school/college grounds and external areas is paramount. By implementing regular inspections, maintenance,
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Outlined below are some tips on how to manage contractors in schools from a health and safety perspective.
Select the right contractor
When selecting a contractor, it is imperative to choose one which has a good health and safety record. You should also check that the contractor is competent to carry out the work that you need them to do.
Ensure a contract is in place
The contract between you and the contractor should clearly set out the health and safety requirements for the work being carried out. This should include the following:
Provide information to the contractor
The school should provide the contractor with all of the information that they need to carry out the work safely. This may include information about the school’s health and safety policy, the school’s site plan, and any specific hazards that they may need to be aware of.
Supervise the contractor’s work
The school should supervise the contractor’s work to ensure that they are complying with the health and safety requirements set out in the contract. This could involve carrying out regular inspections of the works and talking to the contractor’s workers about health and safety.
Monitor the contractor’s performance
The school should monitor the contractor’s performance on health and safety throughout the duration of the contract. This may involve reviewing the contractor’s risk assessments and method statements and carrying out audits of the contractor’s work.
Coordinate with other contractors
If there are multiple contractors working on the school site at the same time, the school should coordinate their activities to ensure that they are not putting each other at risk.
Communicate with staff
The school should communicate with staff and if applicable, pupils, about any contractors who are working on the site. This will help to ensure that everyone is aware of the potential hazards and can take steps to protect themselves.
Provide training to staff
The school should provide training to staff on how to work safely around contractors. This may include training on how to identify hazards and how to report them.
Keep records
The school should keep records of all the health and safety measures that have been taken in relation to the work being carried out by the contractor. This will help to demonstrate that the school has taken its duty of care seriously.
By following these tips, schools can help to ensure the health and safety of their staff, pupils, and visitors when contractors are working on the site.
Specific examples of health and safety measures that schools can take
By taking these precautions, schools can help to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries occurring when contractors are working on the site.
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