Health and Safety
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Is Your Classroom Safe and Healthy Checklist
All teachers are entitled to teach in classrooms that are healthy and safe. The NASUWT has drawn up a checklist of ten top priorities for a safe and healthy classroom. It's easy to complete online and print for your records.
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Valued Worker Scheme
The Valued Worker Scheme is a cross-union initiative designed to recognise employers who treat their employees well and those who wish to treat their employees better. The Valued Worker Scheme page has information on the scheme, how it operates, and how employers can sign up to the scheme.
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Excessive Working Temperatures
In addition to the law saying workplace temperatures must be reasonable, studies have shown a clear link between the efficacy of teaching and learning and the need for a reasonable temperature to be maintained. This advice will help members monitor and tackle excessive temperatures.
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HSE Talking Toolkit for Schools
The HSE has published The Talking Toolkit for Schools, with substantial input from the NASUWT, in a bid to get schools to talk openly and honestly about stress to help prevent problems or stop them getting worse.
The NASUWT's Health and Safety leaflets deal with a variety of aspects of health and safety.
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Administration of Medication
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Disability Access
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Electrical Safety
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Fire Safety
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Hazardous Chemicals
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Headlice and Nits
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Health and Safety Duties
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Heating and Ventilation
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Hygiene and Welfare
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Health and Safety Inspections
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Lifting and Carrying
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Management of Health and Safety
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Managing the Menopause in the Workplace
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Reporting Accidents
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Trips, Slips and Falls
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Workplace Regulations
