School Safety Advisers at High Risk Schools
These training courses are specifically aimed at those who work in high risk schools/areas, or those who have a health and safety responsibility in such areas.
High risk schools (areas) are categorised by Health and Safety Department as those areas which contain a laboratory, a darkroom or workshop accommodation.
All three sessions must be attended.
Course outline
Session 1
Legal aspects of health and safety at work, the University Health and Safety Policy, individual responsibilities, accident reporting.
Training material for this session
This session covers:
- Introduction to Health and Safety Legislation
- The University Health and Safety Policy
- Sources of Information, Advice and Support
- Health and Safety Department - structure, role and web site
- Accident and Incident Reporting etc
Session 2
The risk assessment process, hazard recognition and control.
Training materials for session 2
This session covers:
- Risk Assessment
- Generic approaches
- Types of Assessment required
- Tools to assist - SAFENET
Session 3
Monitoring and departmental self-inspection, auditing, annual school/unit health and safety report.
Training materials for session 3
This session covers:
- Monitoring compliance with University Health and Safety Policy. Central recording of accidents, ill-health etc
- External auditing
- School/Unit self-inspections
- Central in-house auditing
Further information
If you require further details on any of the above courses please contact Lawrence Dickson at:
Mr Lawrence Dickson
Training and Audit Lead
- Training and Audit Unit
Contact details
- Work: +44 (0)131 651 4259
- Fax: +44 (0)131 651 4260
- Email: Lawrence.Dickson@ed.ac.uk