School Health and Safety Courses

This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Health & Safety professional Vicki Swift, for the attention of all schools.

Following on from the success of previous courses, we have organised the following H&S Courses for schools.

If you would like to book a place or would like to know more about the course, please email healthandsafety@slough.gov.uk.

Accident Investigation Course

This course is aimed at Business Managers, Bursars and Administration staff in the School who are required to process and monitor accident and incident forms.

Course Content 

The relationship between major accidents, incidents and near misses, the direct and indirect causes of accidents, documentation, R.I.D.D.O.R. reporting and the process of investigating an accident/incident.

This session incorporates the incident reporting requirements, H.S.E. website and R.I.D.D.O.R. reporting requirements. It will explain how to undertake an Accident Investigation.

Cost

• £20.00 for S.L.A. members
• £80.00 for non-SLA members

To book a place on this course please e-mail: healthandsafety@slough.gov.uk

Risk Assessment + Safety Inspection

This course is aimed at Managers, Teachers and Staff responsible for completing risk assessments in the school.

Course Content

Legislation and interpretation of relevant guidance including definitions and understanding of the Risk Assessment process using suitable Control Measures. By the end of the course, delegates will be able to write and review Risk Assessments.

This course is aimed at Staff who are required to complete Risk Assessments on behalf of the School.

Cost

• £20.00 for S.L.A. members
• £80.00 for non-SLA members

To book a place on this course please e-mail: healthandsafety@slough.gov.uk

Building Manager - Compliance Training

This course is aimed at Building Managers, Facilities Managers and Site controllers that are responsible for their buildings/schools.

Course Content

Legislation, definitions, requirements of Building managers in relation to fire, legionella, asbestos, gas, electricity and general H&S factors to consider when managing a building.

This course explains your responsibilities as a Building Manager (Facilities and or Service Manager) and covers the responsibilities for workplace health and safety, fire, legionella, asbestos, gas and electricity.

Cost

• £20.00 for S.L.A
• £80.00 for non-SLA members

To book a place for this course please e-mail: healthandsafety@slough.gov.uk

If you have any questions about the courses, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the H&S Team on healthandsafety@slough.gov.uk.