Health and safety is the responsibility of individual organisations and settings and each will have their own policies and procedures.
The Health and Safety Executive (external website) enforces health and safety legislation in the U.K. and provides detailed information in relation to all aspects of health and safety in the workplace. The website has specifc information for educational organisations.
Within Coventry City Council the Children, Learning and Young People's Health and Safety Team provide a range of services for schools and other employment settings. The team produces a range of guidance including the following
Further information is available from the team on 024 7683 2888.
The City Council's Occupational Health Services provide " First Aid at work" training to employees of the City Council. Further information is available through the City Council's intranet.
The Early Years Training Team provides training for all pre-school and early years settings. This includes training for health and safety, paediatric first aid, food safety and risk assessments. Up to date information about courses and other learning opportunities can be obtained from the team based at Enterprise House, Courtaulds, Tel 024 7678 5891.
