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How are hazards/faults reported?
Any hazard, or potential hazard, must be reported in writing to the Head of Science. This includes broken electrical fittings and faulty gas fittings, water leakage, and hazardous fittings. Teachers and technicians must not attempt to mend/repair any gas fittings of electrical supplies. The fault...
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14 Aug, 2014
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Who is responsible for Health and Safety?
The science teacher is responsible for ensuring the safety of the pupils in their laboratory, and for their own safety. Science teachers should ensure that they have read and are aware of current policy, that they are familiar with the equipment and chemicals that they use in the laboratory. It...
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14 Aug, 2014
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Where are the Safety Rules for Students?
Safety Rules are issued to students at the start of each year. They are also posted in each laboratory. SCIENCE SAFETY RULES The science laboratory is an enjoyable, exciting place to work or learn. It must also be a safe place. I agree to conduct myself well while in the lab. I agree to...
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16 Sep, 2014
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Is there an agreement between students and vthe school?
This will be based on a modified originating from http://cuip.uchicago.edu/schools/kozminski/sciencelab_rules.html SCIENCE SAFETY RULES The science laboratory is an enjoyable, exciting place to work or learn. It must also be a safe place. I agree to conduct myself well while in the lab. I...
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16 Sep, 2014
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What are the procedures in the event of a fire alarm?
Pupils must know the correct procedure in the event of fire. There is a notice on the board in each laboratory concerning the procedure, which must be followed in the event of an evacuation, and you must ensure the pupils know this procedure. All fire alarms must be treated as indication...
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16 Sep, 2014
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When should I do a risk assessment?
All lessons! Don't assume that if there is not a practical activity, there is no risk involved. Think carefully about the resources you use, the laboratory conditions and facilities and the pupils you teach! If you are not entirely happy with the health and safety then report it ...before the...
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16 Sep, 2014
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What are the immediate remedial measures to be taken in the case of an accident?
Immediate Remedial Measures What Science Staff should do while waiting for a First Aider Act quickly. Send a pupil to bring help, eg, to control the class or call a first aider. Keep the casualty as still as possible. Look out for signs of shock (due to loss of blood or other body fluids) or...
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16 Sep, 2014
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What are the procedures to be taken when an accident happens to a pupil or member of staff?
1. Call for a designated first aider. 2. Take immediate remedial measures. (see below) 3. Record details of the accident in the Accident Book 4. Inform KS3 /KS4 Coordinator or Head of Science Immediate Remedial Measures What Science Staff should do while waiting for a First Aider Act...
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16 Sep, 2014
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Where can I find more details about health and safety in science?
We use guidance and information provided by CLEAPSS. http://www.cleapss.org.uk/ All science staff and technicians are issued with a CD ROM containing this guidance
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16 Sep, 2014
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How is health and safety incorporated into lessons?
All science lessons are based on schemes of work. All schemes of work have RISK ASSESSMENT procedures to be carried out. This is indicated in the Health and Safety section of each lesson.
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16 Sep, 2014
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