Health and Safety
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Health and Safety Update
The NASUWT update on health and safety issues in schools and colleges for members and activists.
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Health and Safety Reps Handbook
Everything a Health and Safety Rep needs to know about your role, function and rights. We’ve also included an alphabetical list of health, safety and welfare issues, as well as further useful resources.
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Health and Safety Guidance for Remote Meetings
Health and safety guidance for remote meetings with a handy checklist of dos and don'ts.
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Risk Assessment Toolkit
The NASUWT Risk Assessment Toolkit is a one-stop source of advice and guidance on ensuring the health and safety of teachers and pupils and the legal requirements on safety issues and contingency planning.
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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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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
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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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Health and Safety Inspections
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Heating and Ventilation
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Hygiene and Welfare
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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
