1. Policy Statement
UK Education Bridge Ltd is committed to:
- ✓ Complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all relevant regulations
- ✓ Maintaining safe working conditions for staff and visitors
- ✓ Protecting the welfare of assessors during site visits
- ✓ Continuous improvement of our health & safety practices
2. Responsibilities
Directors Will:
- ✓ Allocate resources for H&S compliance
- ✓ Review policy annually
Managers Must:
- ✓ Implement safety procedures
- ✓ Conduct risk assessments
- ✓ Report incidents promptly
All Staff/Assessors Shall:
- ✓ Follow all safety protocols
- ✓ Use equipment properly
- ✓ Report hazards immediately
3. Key Procedures
Office Safety
- ✓ Workstation assessments (DSE regulations)
- ✓ Fire evacuation drills (biannually)
- ✓ First aid provisions (trained staff on-site)
Site Visits (Accreditation Assessments)
1. Pre-Visit Checks:
- ✓ Review host organization's H&S policy
- ✓ Verify public liability insurance
2. On-Site Protocol:
- ✓ Wear PPE if required
- ✓ Report unsafe conditions to host immediately
Risk Management
- ✓ Hazard Reporting System: Online form/internal portal
- ✓ Risk Assessments: Conducted for all activities
- ✓ Accident Investigation: Within 24 hours of incident
4. Emergency Procedures
| Situation | Action |
|---|---|
| Fire | Follow GREEN exit signs to assembly point |
| Injury | Call 999 → Notify first aider → Complete accident book |
| Hazardous Substance | Isolate area → Use spill kit → Report |
5. Training
Mandatory for:
- ✓ Fire safety (annual refresher)
- ✓ Manual handling (if applicable)
- ✓ COVID-19/communicable disease protocols
6. Policy Review
Reviewed annually by the H&S Committee. Next review due: July 2026
Signed:
Director's Name
Managing Director, UK Education Bridge Ltd
Implementation Requirements
- Display this policy in your office and staff handbook
- Distribute to all assessors with accreditation materials
- Customize the annexes for:
- COVID-19 addendum (if relevant)
- Homeworking policy (for remote staff)
UK Compliance Includes
- ✔ Management of Health and Safety at Work Regs 1999
- ✔ Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regs 1992
- ✔ Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR 2013)