1. Safe Learner Induction Stage 1 (College)
Harry Wheatcroft
Safety Advisor
Introduction
Personal
Loughborough College
Safe learner

2. Aims & Objectives
Aim – To raise your awareness of College H&S procedures
Objectives – raise your awareness of:
Your entitlements
Accident reporting & first aid
Emergency control measures
Trips & visits
Safety signs
New build

3. Your Entitlements A safe healthy & supportive environment
A H&S induction at College and work placement
Access to H&S information from College and work placement
Information on supervision arrangements
Access to free PPE (where required)
Information on restricted areas, plant or tasks
Appropriate H&S training
Safe learner framework
Stage 1 – College induction
Stage 2 – Work place induction
Stage 3 – Progression and foundation
Stage 4 – The safe learner & worker
Stage 5 - Lifelong H&S learning

4. Reporting Accidents & Ill-health
All accidents/incidents and ill-health should be reported to your supervisor and tutor.
For investigation to establish the cause.
To identify trends and learn lessons.
The difference between health and safety
Health issues relate to longer term problems, stress, respiratory Asbestos – MDF – chemicals
Question – why report accidents & ill health?
Question – why investigate accidents & ill health?
Example from our quarterly/end of year reports

5. Types of Injuries & Ill - Health
Broken limbs
Lacerations
Sprains to back and joints
Bruises
Ill – Health
Skin complaints
Stress
Respiratory problems
Hearing loss
In juries are easy to see
Some strains and sprains can cause longer term health problems
Health issues often show no signs or symptoms for months or years
Skin irritants do not always show symptoms immediately – sensitised - wear gloves

6. First Aid Identify who your first - aiders are at work.
If an accident occurs it will save time if you know where to locate your nearest first - aider.
Report to your first aider if:
You are injured and are able
If you witness an accident
If you are asked to do so (in cases of accident, where others are assisting)
If you know of any first aid equipment problems, eg faulty or missing

7. Emergencies Fire Gas Chemical spillage Terrorist Attack
The College is prepared for all known emergencies (disaster recovery plan)

8. Emergency Control Measures
Smoke detectors
Alarms/
Fire fighting
Systems
Training
Evacuation
Main aim to get people out of the building safely and quickly
To assemble in appropriate assembly areas.
Evacuation
Marshalls
Fire fighting

9. Emergency Evacuation Wheelchair Users
Risk assessment
Refuges
Evac chairs
Transfer from own chair
Evacuation from refuge
Plan to risk assess all wheelchair users early in the academic year
Disabled students may want the following information given separately:
Familiarise yourselves with the refuges
The transfer from own wheelchair to EVAC chair is by sliding board
The evacuation from the refuges is by trained staff

10. Marshals Sweepers Exit Control point Controller Crowd control
Technical
Many staff are trained in evacuation responsibilities
Please assist by evacuating to the assembly points and staying there until the all clear.

11. Your Responsibilities
Read fire action notices in each area to make yourself aware of the assembly points.
Make sure you are aware of fire exits, call points and where fire extinguishers are kept.
Take note of any health & safety information that is communicated to you.
Familiarise yourselves with the evacuation routes and assembly points
Do not attempt to use extinguishes until trained to do so

12. Trips & Visits Approval system Approved coach companies
Code of conduct
Emergency contacts
Hundreds of trips are taken each year
Please follow the instructions of your trip organiser and adhere to the code of conduct

13. Safety Signs
A blue sign is mandatory and means you must do what it says.

14. Safety Signs
A yellow sign is used to give warning of danger.

15. Safety Signs
A symbol surrounded by a red circle with red line is a prohibition notice.
Topical to enforce the no smoking policy

16. Safety Signs
Green signs provide information.

17. New Build New build site Temporary road surfaces
Increased traffic movement
Heavy vehicles
Noise pollution
Raise awareness of construction activity

18. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PPE should be used as a last resort, when all other control measures have been considered.
Employees must wear PPE where instructed and trained to do so.
Take care of your PPE, store safely.
Example of where PPE is the most appropriate control measure
Nappy changing – gloves
Some PPE are disposable – use correct disposal methods
Discuss any PPE used in childcare settings with tutors

19. Tour of the College Spot and record the safety signs
Identify the nearest emergency exit route
Identify the types of fire extinguisher
Identify the assembly points
Identify the first aider lists
Discuss the findings
Record any defects and report to H&S

20. Summary
Raised awareness of:
College H&S arrangements