United Learning

Health and Safety Statement of Intent

The trustees of the Group Board recognise and accept their responsibility as the employer for providing, in accordance with the law, work places and work practices which are safe and healthy for employees, for pupils, for visitors including contractors and

for anyone else who might be affected by their work activities. In particular care will be taken to provide and maintain :

• Safe premises
• Safe places of work with safe access and egress
• Safe plant, and equipment
• Proper arrangements for the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances
• Information, instruction, training and supervision for safety and safe systems of work
• A safe and healthy working environment throughout
• Appropriate communication with employees
• Committee arrangements for the consideration of health and safety matters.