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HEALTH and SAFETY POLICY

The Management team at Grunty's Day Care Nursery takes it upon themselves to make sure that:-
  • The Nursery is safe and clean.
  • All equipment is safe and in good order and where appropriate will conform to British Standards.
  • Employees have healthy working conditions, including heating, adequate clean toilet facilities, staff room/rest area with tea/coffee making facilities and toilet facility.
  • Training will be provided to ensure that all staff are aware of the health and safety policy and understand its importance.
  • Risk assessments will be carried out before playing in the gardens and upstairs soft play areas.
  • A minimum of two qualified First Aiders will be present in the Nursery and appropriate first aid arrangements will be provided.
  • Employees will also have a responsibility to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and of the children in their care.


All employees will be responsible for ensuring the following:-
  • Keeping all fire exits clear at all times.
  • Keeping all electrical equipment well out of the reach of the children at all times.
  • Making sure that all external doors and gates are kept closed and secure and or locked at all times.


 
  • All medicines are kept out of the reach of the children and stored away from any accessible areas
  • All cleaning materials and equipment are kept locked away in their designated places.
  • All equipment is safe and in good condition. If not it must be reported to the officer in charge.
  • Floors are mopped after all spillages or accidents.


The Company has a Health and safety officer available and performs regular checks and assessments on our Nursery.