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Statement of General Policy

1. The Employing Authority for the Erne School is the Western

Education and Library Board.

2. It is the intention of the Erne School to provide and maintain a

safe and healthy working environment for all members of staff and

pupils within the school and encourage a safe culture within the

school.

3. There shall be regular consultation with all concerned and individual

consultation on Health and Safety matter before the allocation of

particular Health and Safety functions.

4. Expert advice (whenever available) will be sought to assess and

determine the risks to health and safety within the school.

5. There shall be a commitment to the provision of sufficient and

appropriate training and information for all members of staff and

pupils.

6. The Erne School recognises its responsibility towards all people,

other than pupils and staff, who use the school; i.e. parents,

students, visitors, contractors etc.

7. The Erne School also recognises the necessity of cooperation from

everyone for the implementation of this policy.

Accidents: (Staff and Pupils)

1. All accidents (no matter how trivial) occurring on the school

premises, or during the normal hours of school, must be recorded in

the appropriate Accident Book – the Accident Book is currently

kept in the office.

2. The appropriate WELB accident form should be completed and

given to the Principal – a supply of these forms will be kept in

General Office. (A copy of the completed form should be kept for

record purposes)

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