Directors’ Responsibilities for Health and Safety
As a Board of Directors what are our responsibilities and legal obligations for health and safety management? The board should accept publicly and formally its […]Read More
The Myth. Ladders and stepladders are banned
The Reality: Neither ladders nor stepladders are banned. For straightforward short duration work they can be a good option, but you wouldn’t want to be […]Read More
Fire Wardens and Emergency Evacuation
What arrangements should I make to respond to an emergency and evacuate my premises? Not surprisingly, the aim of any evacuation is to ensure that […]Read More
The Myth. If a pupil is hurt, the teacher is likely to be sued.
The Reality: The main legal duties lie with the employer not the teacher, or even the Head Teacher, unless they own the school and employ […]Read More
The Myth. Kids must wear goggles to play conkers
The Reality: This is one of the oldest chestnuts around! A well meaning head teacher decided children should wear safety goggles to play conkers. Subsequently […]Read More