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Summary of findings

  • The purpose of the visit is to assess the general Health and Safety (H&S) management in the Department/area and to gauge the degree of compliance with statutory responsibilities. The visit was not intended to identify every minor transgression or hazard.

    A new action plan will be created with findings of this audit. Any outstanding items from previous audits will be included in the new action plan to prevent confusion or items being missed. Please contact the H&S officer if further details are required

  • Brief summary of findings. Actions included in the report

Contents

  • Title Page

  • A H&S Management, Policies and Procedures
    A1 Health & Safety Policy
    A2 Emergency Policy and Procedures
    A3 Safeguarding
    A4 Health & Safety Leadership and Management
    A5 Accidents/Incidents and Near Misses
    A6 First Aid
    A7 Medical Needs
    A8 Establishment Trips
    A9 Inspections
    A10 Lettings and Leases
    A11 Training /CPD
    A12 Wellbeing

  • B Risk Assessments (Specific Legislation)
    B1 Risk Assessments - Overview
    B2 COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002)
    B3 Display Screen Equipment (Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992)
    B4 Fire Safety (Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005)
    B5 Manual Handling (Manual Handling Operation Regulations 1992)
    B6 Security
    B7 Working at Height (Work at Height Regulations 2005)

  • C Contractors, Plant, Equipment and Utility Services compliance with statutory requirements
    C1 Contractor Selection and compliance records
    C2 Utility Services: Electricity (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989), Gas Safety (Gas Safety (installation and Use) Regulations 1998) and Water Safety (Approved Code of Practice L8: The control of legionella bacteria in water systems)
    C3 Radon ( Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017) and Asbestos (Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012)

  • D Short site inspection
    D1- D20 Internal
    D21-D40 External

  • Conditions of Audit

  • Sign Off

Health and Safety Audit

1 - H&S management

  • 1.1 Is a departmental H&S policy in place capturing details of the organisation and arrangements, or, if not, are sufficient details covered in the main H&S policy?

  • 1.1.1 If yes, has this been recently updated/ reviewed and shared with all relevant staff

  • 1.2 Is everyone in the department aware of who is responsible for key roles in the H&S of the department?

2 Emergency Information and procedures

  • 2.1 Are emergency procedures in place (other than fire) covering all requirements of the department, (e.g., how to isolate gas supply, lockdown procedures, missing scalpel blades etc.) and are all staff made aware of these procedures?

  • 2.2 Have you practiced any emergency situations (other than fire)?

  • 2.2.1 If so, when and what did this involve?

  • 2.3 Have all staff in the department received fire awareness training in the last 3 years?

  • 2.4 Are all the staff in the department aware of fire evacuation procedures and have been involved in fire drills?

  • 2.5 Does the department have specific fire precautions/ equipment in place and do they cover the needs of the department? E.g., emergency cut off devices, management of hazardous substances if alarm sounds etc.

  • 2.5.1 If so, is this information shared with relevant staff, including the site team/ senior leaders/ H&S committee? Please provide details

  • 2.6 Are high hazard portable heaters used in the department? High hazard heaters are for example, fan heaters, convection heaters, electric bar heaters. Oil filled heaters are classed as low hazard

  • 2.6.1 If so, have staff been made aware of safe use procedures to prevent fire?

3 Health/ Incidents

  • 3.1 Are sufficient numbers of staff in the department first aid trained (or knowledge of how to contact a first aid member of staff promptly) and is suitable equipment/ resources readily available (or location known)?

  • 3.2 Is a procedure in place to report accidents, incidents or near misses, and does this follow school procedures? If so, please provide evidence

  • 3.2.1 If no, please provide information regarding the procedures taken in the event of an accident/ incident and how this would be recorded

  • 3.3 Is feedback/ learning/ updated procedures provided to other members of the team/ school after a significant incident/ near miss witch has resulted in change in practice/ equipment/ supervision etc.

  • 3.4 Are staff made aware of medical (anaphylaxis/asthma/ epilepsy)/ mobility or behavioral conditions of occupants that may require additional support, particularly in the event of an emergency? E.g., know what to do in the event of a serious allergic reaction

  • 3.5 If staff have been provided with training to support medical/ mobility/ behavioral conditions, please provide details

  • 3.6 Are possible allergens used in the department, e.g., food to be used in experiments, items used for creating artwork etc. and are these well managed?

  • 3.7 Are staff in the department aware of the resources/ procedures to follow if they are suffering from workplace stress/ anxiety?

  • 3.7.1 Please provide further information regarding the understanding of staff wellbeing procedures/ resources

4 School Visits

  • 4.1 Does the department carry out school visits and if so, is there a procedure to follow to ensure the risk of this has been adequately covered?

  • 4.1.1 Please provide further evidence/ information of the process

  • 4.2 Is feedback always gathered after a visit to provide learning to other members of the team/ school?

5 Inspections

  • 5.1 Do you carry out regular inspections in the department? Even low risk departments/ areas can become high risk if good practice is not followed e.g., exits obstructed, sockets overloaded, build up of combustible material next to ignition source etc.

  • 5.1.1 Is this suitable, documented and at appropriate frequencies? Please provide details

  • 5.2 Is a system in place to report any H&S hazards/ issues in the department and are all staff aware of the system?

6 Training

  • 6.1 Is there an agreed H&S training programme in place in the department to cover the needs of the staff?

  • 6.1.1 Is this programme regularly reviewed/ updated to ensure the training is suitable and sufficient for the roles and responsibilities of staff within the department?

  • 6.2 Is training refreshed at appropriate intervals?

  • 6.3 Is training information recorded? If so, is this held centrally within the school?

7 Risk Assessments

  • 7.1 Is an inventory of departmental risk assessments available?

  • 7.2 Have designated staff been trained to undertake risk assessments to ensure they are competent?

  • 7.3 Are the risk assessment findings and control measures shared with appropriate staff?

  • 7.3.1 If so, please provide evidence/ details

  • 7.4 Is a review schedule in place for the risk assessment and is this appropriate (e.g., after an incident, introduction of new equipment, 3 year rolling basis etc.)

  • 7.5 Are staff in the department also aware of(know where they are stored) and have read whole school risk assessments?

8 COSHH

  • 8.1 Does the department use or produce any substances that are hazardous?

  • 8.1.1 Is an inventory, COSHH risk assessments and material safety data sheets available for the substances?

9 Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

  • 9.1 Does the department have display screen equipment (DSE) users.<br>The HSE identifies users as 'workers who use DSE daily, for continuous periods of an hour or more'

  • 9.1.2 If unsure about DSE users, have you carried out an DSE user audit to identify possible staff classed as 'users'?

  • 9.2 If so, have they had training on safe use of DSE and have they completed a User's Audit/ checklist?

10 Electrical safety

  • 10.1 Are staff provided with electrical safety information? E.g., do not overload sockets, do not daisy chain extension cables etc.

  • 10.2 Do staff bring their own electrical items into the department? I.e., phone chargers, a fan in the summer, disco lights at Christmas etc.

  • 10.2.1 If so, have these items had periodic portable appliance testing (PAT)?

  • 10.3 Are staff provided with information regarding safe use and charging of lithium-ion battery devices such as laptops, phones etc.?

11 Manual handling

  • 11.1 Are manual handling activities carried out in the department?

  • 11.1.1 If so, is there an appropriate risk assessment in place and are staff provided with training?

12 Working at height

  • 12. 1 Are working at height activities carried out in the department? Don't forget, even stepping onto a stool/ step ladder is classed as working at height

  • 12.1.1 If so, is there an appropriate risk assessment in place and are staff provided with training?

  • 12.1.2 Is suitable access equipment provided and is this in good condition and regularly inspected?

13 Miscellaneous

  • 13.1 Please provide any further information that may be relevent to this audit

A6 - First Aid

A6 - First Aid (Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981)

  • A6.1 Are written policy/procedures in place (separate policy or included in the arrangements section of the H&S policy) covering first aid? If so, is it signed and dated and is a review date indicated?

  • A6.2 Are sufficient members of staff suitably qualified in first aid during and outside term time? (For EYFS recommended minimum of 2 paediatric first aiders required.)

  • A6.3 How do you ensure people are aware of the first aid facilities/ first aiders and how to contact them?

  • A6.4 Is first aid training provided to pupils?

  • A6.5 Is there a defibrillator on site, or is the location of the nearest facility known? If yes, have members of staff received training in its use?

  • A6 Is first aid at the establishment considered to be suitable and sufficient?

A7 - Medical Needs

A7 – Medical Needs

  • A7.1 Are written policy/procedure documents in place (separate policy or included in the arrangements section of the H&S policy) covering medical needs? If so, is it signed and dated and is a review date indicated?

  • A7.2 Are sufficient members of staff suitably trained to administer medication during and outside term time?

  • A7.3 Is general medication stored in a dedicated place, such as a dedicated fridge, first aid room, locked cupboard, carried by pupils etc. Are all relevant people aware of the location and accessibility arrangements?

  • A7.4 Is controlled medication e.g., Ritalin handled and stored according to regulations?

  • A7.5 Does the establishment ensure all medications are clearly labelled with the original dispensing information?

  • A7.6 Are adequate arrangements and documentation in place to support pupils with medical needs? (confirm in notes if this is discussed or evidence seen) This will be briefly discussed on our visit, but not in depth due to time, so please ensure this information is available

  • A7 Are suitable arrangements in place for the medical needs of the occupants at the establishment?

A8 - Establishment Trips

A8 - Establishment Trips

  • A8.1 Are written policy/procedure documents in place (separate policy or included in the arrangements section of the H&S policy) covering establishment trips? If so, is it signed and dated and is a review date indicated?

  • A8.2 How does the establishment competently carry out educational visits?

  • A8.3 Are suitable and sufficient risk assessments carried out for establishment trips and are these recorded?

  • A8.4 Is authorisation given prior to establishment trips and is this different for Category C (residential) trips?

  • A8 Are suitable arrangements in place for establishment trips?

A9 -Inspections

A9 - Inspections

  • A9.1 Are FORMAL site inspections carried out? If yes, what frequency do these take place, who is involved and are records are kept? (Add brief details in notes)

  • A9.2 Are REGULAR site inspections carried out to proactively look out for issues by the caretaker/ site team, and is this information recorded?

  • A9.3 Where applicable what arrangements are in place for the checking of Lifts and lifting devices, Lightning conductors, PE Equipment, Play Equipment, Trees etc. (Confirm in notes if discussed or evidence seen) This will be briefly discussed on our visit, but not in depth due to time, so please ensure this information is available

  • A9.4 What systems are in place for staff to report health and safety hazards/issues and how is this recorded?

  • A9.5 What is the establishment's auditing approach?

  • A9 Are suitable arrangements in place for inspections at the establishment?

A10 - Lettings and Leases

A10 – Lettings and Leases

  • Does the establishment undertake any lettings or leases

  • A10.1 Are written policy/procedure documents in place covering lettings/ leases? If so, is it signed and dated and is a review date indicated?

  • A10.2 Are there any other organisations using the establishment site, and the use of which is covered by a lease?

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  • A10.3 Are other organisations aware of emergency procedures that might affect them and vice versa?

  • A10 Is the Lettings/Lease policy and procedures considered to be suitable and sufficient?

A11 - Training/ CPD

A11 – Training/CPD

  • A11.1 Is there an agreed health and safety training programme for staff? If yes, is this assessed to ensure it is suitable and sufficient?

  • A11.2 Is there a separate Health & Safety training budget?

  • A11.3 Is any training identified as mandatory, e.g., Annual Safeguarding?

  • A11.4 How does the Establishment record the training attended by staff?

  • A11.5 Are the training needs of Governors assessed?

  • A11.6 What health and safety training have Governors and particularly the health and safety Governor received?

  • Does the establishment own/operate minibuses

  • A11.7 Where the Establishment owns/operates minibuses, is evidence of competency specified for drivers who are staff?

  • A11 Is training considered to be suitable and sufficient?

A12 - Wellbeing

A12 - Wellbeing

  • A12.1 Are written policy/procedure documents in place covering Wellbeing? If so, is it signed and dated and is a review date indicated?

  • A12.2 Does the policy/procedure or other documents include information on risk assessing stress and link to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Management Standards and/or the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter?

  • A12.3 Is there an annual staff survey and does this include questions which might show up stress related issues?

  • A12.4 Are formal back to work procedures in place and access to Counselling, Occupational Health and other potential services?

  • A12.5 What is being done with regard to supervision support for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and other key roles?

  • A12.6 Are there any applicable external indications that evidence an informed approach, e.g.: The Healthy Schools Award, Investors in people etc.

  • A12 Are suitable arrangements in place with regard to Wellbeing at the establishment?

B1- Risk Assessments - Overview

B1 - Risk Assessments - Overview

  • B1.1 Is an inventory of risk assessments in place?

  • B1.2 Are dates available for when risk assessments are completed and due for review, are they signed by the assessor(s)?

  • B1.3 Is a standard risk assessment record form/template and rating system for all or most risk assessments used?

  • B1.4 Have designated staff been trained to undertake risk assessments to ensure they are competent?

  • B1.5 How are the risk assessment findings and control measures shared with staff?

  • B1 Is the risk assessment system considered to be suitable and sufficient?

B2 - COSHH

B2 – COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002)

  • B2.1 Is there an up to date COSHH risk assessment which meets the test of being suitable and sufficient?

  • B2.2 Does the establishment have an inventory and material safety data sheets for all COSHH substances used on site? Does it have similar information for any hazardous substances created on site, e.g. wood dust?

  • B2.3 Is there a named competent COSHH Coordinator or Coordinators?

  • B2 Are suitable arrangements in place with regard to substances that are hazardous to health?

B3 - DSE

B3 - Display Screen Equipment (Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992)

  • B3.1 Are Display Screen Equipment (DSE) users identified?

  • B3.2 Have those people who were identified as Users of DSE at your setting or at home had training on safe use of DSE and have they completed a User's Audit?

  • B3.3 Is someone responsible for assessing the DSE audits and what makes them competent?

  • B3 Are suitable arrangements in place with regard to Display screen equipment?

B4 - Fire Safety

B4 - Fire Safety (Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005)

  • B4.1 Is there an up to date fire risk assessment which meets the test of being suitable and sufficient? If so, is it signed and dated and is a review date indicated?

  • B4.2 Have you identified a responsible person and deputy responsible person for fire safety? If yes, what makes them competent?

  • B4.3 Are written procedure documents in place covering what to do in the event of a fire? If so, is it signed and dated and is a review date indicated?

  • B4.4 Do all staff and pupils receive fire information at least once a year, for example at the start of Academic Year?

  • B4.5 Have staff and other adults on site undertaken formal fire awareness training within the last 3 years?

  • B4.6 How many planned fire drills have taken place over the last establishment year and has there been any element of challenge?

  • B4.7 Are personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs) in place?

  • B4.8 Do you have Emergency Grab Bags/equivalent in place in case of emergencies requiring evacuation of buildings/site?

  • B4.9 Has the Fire Log Book or equivalent been completed effectively? (Front Sheet, Staff Training Records, Fire Drills, Weekly Call Point Check, Visual Fire Extinguisher Checks, Visual Fire Door Checks, Emergency Stop and other safety devices, Visual inspection for Evac chairs and similar equipment, Emergency Lighting)

  • B4 Are fire safety arrangements and procedures considered to be suitable and sufficient?

B5 - Manual Handling

B5 - Manual Handling (Manual Handling Operation Regulations 1992)

  • B5.1 Are manual handling operations undertaken on site identified by the establishment?

  • B5.2 Have all staff been made aware of manual handling techniques across the whole spectrum of needs on the site, through appropriate training? Staff identified that carry out significant levels of manual handling have had specific training? e.g. where using lifting gear or moving people?

  • B5.3 Are specific risk assessments in place covering manual handling operations?

  • B5 Are suitable arrangements in place with regard to manual handling operations?

B6 - Security

B6 - Security

  • B6.1 Does the establishment have a security risk assessment (or a number of risk assessments contain security elements to achieve a joined-up approach) which meets the test of being suitable and sufficient? If so, is it signed and dated and is a review date indicated?

  • B6.2 What arrangements are in place to deter unauthorised access?

  • B6.3 Are staff covered by a lone working policy / procedure / risk assessment as appropriate?

  • B6 Is security considered to be suitable and sufficient?

B7 - Working at Height

B7 - Working at Height (Work at Height Regulations 2005)

  • B7.1 Are work at height activities that are carried out on site identified?

  • B7.2 Have all staff been made aware of safe use of access equipment e.g. step ladders, elephant stools etc. Have staff who have been identified as carrying out higher risk work at height, e.g. roof work, work on ladders or scaffolds had specific training, e.g. Prefabrication access suppliers and manufacturers association (PASMA)?

  • B7.3 Are specific risk assessments covering work at height?

  • B7.4 Where working at height is necessary is the appropriate equipment available and regularly registered/ inspected. Is there a ladder register that is used to record inspections?

  • B7 Are suitable arrangements in place with regard to working at height?

C - Contractors, Plant, Equipment and Utility Services compliance with statutory requirements

  • C1.1 - Contractors Selection - What is your system to select contractors?

  • C1.2 - Compliances records (overview) - How does the establishment receive feedback/records before the compliance contactors leave the site?

  • C1 Are suitable arrangements in place with regard to compliance records and contractor selection?

  • C2.1 - Electricity (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989) - What arrangements are in place to ensure fixed electrical installations and portable appliances are inspected in a timely manner

  • C2.2 - Gas Safety (Gas Safety (installation and Use) Regulations 1998) - Are any gas systems on site (consider oil if not)

  • C2.2 Are any gas systems/bottles on site e.g. boilers, kitchen etc., and is a contractor employed that has a service agreement for the gas system to ensure it is serviced at frequent intervals (consider OIL if no gas on site, to comply with The Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001)

  • C2.3 - Water Safety (Approved Code of Practice L8: The control of legionella bacteria in water systems) - Has a recent hot and cold-water survey been carried out by a competent person, and if so, how are the outcomes actioned?

  • C2 Are suitable arrangements in place with regard to utility services at the setting?

  • C3.1 - Asbestos (Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012) - What is the asbestos situation on site and how is this managed?

  • C3.2 - Radon Gas - Has the establishment identified if they are in an area where Radon Gas is present at action levels, have levels been monitored and suitable actions taken if necessary?

  • C3 Are suitable arrangements in place with regard to Asbestos and Radon gas?

Section D: Short Site Inspection

  • The short site inspection is intended to confirm information provided and will seek to identify what are considered significant hazards, i.e. it will not include minor remedial matters. Due to time restrictions, the inspection is only able to cover a proportion of the items mentioned, for example D2, regarding fire extinguishers, where a representative sample will be examined to inform an overall conclusion.

D - Site Inspection Findings - Internal

  • D1 Is the flooring in a safe condition not to cause a slip / trip hazard, and changes in level or type clearly marked? Suitable and sufficient matting on entrances to prevent wet floors?

  • D2 Is firefighting equipment securely fixed to the wall/ in plastic tray, undamaged/ not tampered with and regularly serviced?

  • D3 Are all designated fire exit/ escape routes/ call points and fire equipment clear of obstruction and sign posted/not sign posted (consistent)?

  • D4 Are fire doors labelled and uncompromised? Do glazed doors comply with the fire safety regulation, labelled and in good condition?

  • D5 Is furniture positioned in a safe manner to give good access/ egress and trailing leads/ cables/ other obstacles prevented or secure?

  • D6 Are permanent fixtures and furniture in good condition and where necessary securely fastened, e.g.: cupboards, display boards, shelving?

  • D7 Is light bright enough to allow safe access and egress, and is it suitable and sufficient for the requirements of the space?

  • D8 Are fixed electrical switches and plug sockets in good repair/ without plug covers and left in the off position when not in use? Are sockets switched off when not in use, e.g. charging cables left plugged in and on, and are sockets not overloaded e.g. with several extension leads

  • D9 Have portable appliances been recently tested, are cables and plugs in good repair and any damaged items taken out of service?

  • D10 Are items stored appropriately e.g., hazardous/flammable substances stored appropriately, heavy items stored on lower shelves etc.

  • D11 Is natural ventilation available, protection from the sun, if necessary, e.g., blinds, and can a reasonable temperature be maintained, not too hot or cold?

  • D12 Are doors fitted with self-closing devices working at an appropriate speed and finger entrapment guards fitted where necessary?

  • D13 Is glazing in good condition, and safety glazing used in high risk areas? Are glazing panels unobscured? Are large glazed surfaces visible and are clearly marked to avoid injury /have appropriate manifestation where people can interact with it?

  • D14 Are window restrictors/ barriers in place to prevent fall hazards and impact (could cause injury to persons inside or outside the building when open)?

  • D15 Are boilers/ electrical cupboards/ computer servers free from combustible material and in an area with sufficient space/ ventilation? Are pipe and cable runs suitably fire stopped?

  • D16 Is rubbish build up/ excess clutter/ combustible material prevented in all areas, cupboards, workshops, corridors etc.? Are displays secure? e.g., items hanging from fragile tiled ceilings

  • D17 Are suitable toilet and washing facilities available, are these inspected, cleaned, ventilated and lit? Is drinking water available and is this clearly labelled?

  • D18 Are suitable facilities/ equipment/ kit boxes of first aid available and clearly signposted with names of first aid trained staff available?

  • D19 Are all unauthorised areas secure? e.g., cleaning cupboards, boiler room etc.?

  • D20 Asbestos present

  • D20 If asbestos is present on site, comment on practical management in action?

D - Site Inspection Findings - External

  • D21 Are pathways, surrounding play areas and roadways in good condition? e.g., no loose paving slabs, damaged tarmac areas, slippery surfaces

  • D22 Are outside steps fitted with adequate lighting and a secure handrail? Are steps marked in high risk areas, lots of traffic, emergency routes etc.?

  • D23 and D24 Traffic on site

  • D23 Are traffic routes signposted, with designated parking/ unloading/ loading bays? Is speed restricted, with speed limit signs visible?

  • D24 Are segregation/ markings between vehicles and pedestrians’ routes, including barriers at entrances?

  • D25 Playground equipment/ sand pits/ wooden structures present

  • D25 Is the playground equipment/ sand pits/ wooden structures in good condition, regularly inspected and free from hazardous materials? e.g., glass

  • D26 Are all areas kept free of combustible materials such as wood or rubbish? If a forest school area is available, is this well maintained and away from buildings?

  • D27 Is the rubbish/ recycling store secure and away from the building?

  • D28 Builders/ site maintenance equipment present

  • D28 If there are builders/ maintenance materials present are they secure or suitable supervised?

  • D29 CCTV

  • D29 Is CCTV in use and signed posted?

  • D30 Automatic gates/ barriers

  • D30 Are any automatic gates/ barriers suitably signed and operating safely?

  • D31 Fragile roof

  • D31 Are fragile roof signs displayed if present?

  • D32 Are emergency assembly points and directional signage in place and suitable visible in all conditions?

  • D33 Is there standing water on the site, e.g. early years play equipment through to ponds?

  • D33 Has potential contamination (Weils disease etc.) been taken into account and is the pond/ water source secure

  • D34 Are sufficient bins around the site that are emptied regularly? Is the site clean?

  • D35 Is the lighting suitable for all external activities/ routes to car parks/ to fire assembly points etc.?

  • D36 Is perimeter fencing in place and in good order? If not is the site safe and secure from intruders/ escapees e.g. an inner cordon approach

  • D37 Is the site accessible?

  • D38 Are the grounds appropriately maintained and safe, e.g., overhanging branches compromising boundary security, football/ rugby post footings secure etc.

  • D39 Is the building in a safe condition, roof tiles, gutters etc? Are there any issues of building concern regarding safe condition that need to be addressed?

  • D40 Was lunch/ breaktime observed?

  • D40 Is break and/ or lunch safe and supervised?

Conditions of Supportive Health and Safety Audit

  • Gold award >85% (Outstanding) - exceptional and comprehensive health and safety standards, performances and systems are being attained.

  • Silver award 70 - 84% (Good) - health and safety management systems are successfully being implemented and attained in line with statutory health and safety legislation and the requirements laid out by your employer. Awarded where most sections are compliant or better but there may be some sections where improvements are required

  • Bronze award 60 - 69% (Requires Improvement) - a deviation from good working standards has been identified. 'So far as reasonably practical' actions should be undertaken to become compliant with statutory health and safety legislation, or to meet the requirements laid out by your employer. Awarded where the majority of sections are compliant or better, with a few improvements required and with the possibility that a section is non-compliant but for a minor reason

  • No award <59% (Inadequate) - several breaches of statutory health and safety legislation have occurred. Immediate action is required to raise standards or implement new arrangements to improve safety management procedures.

  • This supportive audit aims to assist Establishment Leaders/Heads, Business Managers, Bursars, Governors and other responsible people, to chart progress and to assist in providing a full health and safety audit trail of any action taken.

    The report is limited as follows:
    It may be that certain conditions or situations were either not noted, not informed or not being performed during the visit and, therefore, non-inclusion of such conditions or situations in this report does not equate to legislative compliance;

    • Delegated Services CIC will not be able to report on conditions or matters that are covered, hidden or inaccessible
    • Delegated Services CIC may rely on information that is not verified on site, which is made available by the Establishment or a third party
    • Delegated Services CIC will not be liable for any loss suffered arising as a result of the provision of false, misleading or incomplete information or documentation, or the withholding or concealment or misrepresentation of information or documentation by any person.

    Subject to the statements above, no liability can be accepted by Delegated Services CIC if, as a result of the interpretation of this report or the misapplication of remedial measures by the Establishment any proceedings, claims, loss or damage occurs. The report is solely for the Establishment to use. No responsibility will be accepted to other persons seeing the report who rely on it at their own risk.

    Produced by the Chief Executive, Delegated Services, as Competent Person

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  • Link to Supportive Audit Action Plan

  • Recommended follow up supportive audit schedule date

  • Insert Certificate of Distinction

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