Nursery School Health and Safety Policy Gudelines for Blackpool Nursery School

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.