Rob Peaker - Tel: 01224 346048
E mail: rpeaker@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Aberdeen City Council’s Corporate Health and Safety Policy sets out a commitment to provide and maintain a healthy and safe working environment for staff at all levels.

Head Teachers are required to:

• produce a School Health and Safety Policy outlining H&S duties and responsibilities
• make sure risk assessment procedures are in place and reviewed regularly
• comply with all Council H&S policies and guidance
• make H&S training available, especially for new staff
• encourage a positive attitude towards H&S.

Employees are legally obliged to:

• co-operate with managers in producing a safe workplace
• seek appropriate training
• use equipment given to protect at work
• point out H&S concerns
• co-operate with council’s H&S procedures e.g. risk assessment process and workplace inspections
• be responsible and set a good example
• look after self and others

School Management must consult with School EIS H&S Reps and ensure that the H&S Reps are involved in H&S matters. Sufficient time and resources to do this must be provided.

School Health and Safety Policy (word document)

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