Services offered 2012/13 - Sunderland Learning Hub

• Training Needs AnalysisThe Health and Safety Team will assist the Management Board to identify health and safetytraining needs during the annual audit. A matrix of needs will be produced based on posts held.Bespoke courses are available upon request however an additional training fee will apply (seetraining directory at the end of this agreement)• Annual auditThe Health and Safety Team will ensure that health and safety performance is effectively auditedon an annual basis.The audit will involve• Opening meeting with health and safety co-ordinator• a desk top review of health and safety records,(Including policy, risk assessments, fire risk assessments, COSHH assessments, trainingrecords, relevant minutes of meetings where health and safety is discussed, maintenancerecords)• Safety tour or inspection of the building.• Closing meeting with the health and safety co-ordinator to provide initial feedback andclarify points• Written report and action planThe objectives of the audits is to monitor the Academy health and safety policy, arrangementsand standards of compliance, on behalf of the management board, to provide re-assurance thatlegislative compliance is being achieved and as such a safe and healthy environment is providedand safe systems of work are being used.The written report and action plan will be provided within 10 days of the audit.• Telephone adviceThe Health and Safety Team will provide advice, on health, safety & fire issues as requested viathe telephone helpline.• Termly Health & Safety UpdateThis will be delivery via e-mail to the health and safety co-ordinator and can be further distributedto relevant employees and managers.It will provide an update on legislation, seasonal or topical risks and relevant Health and SafetyExecutive campaigns and initiatives.• Advice and Information (including liaison with enforcement agencies)The Health and Safety Team will lead on all interaction with the Health and Safety Executive andFire Authority.The Health and Safety Team will provide advice, on health, safety & fire issues as requested.The advisory service includes guidance on:(i) the cost effective implementation of health, safety & fire law (current and proposed),codes of practice, guidance notes, recognised best practice, the development of safesystems of work and management systems;(ii) the development of practical health, safety & fire standards based on results of riskassessments and legal requirements;(iii) the development of procedures and strategies for the conduct and review of statutoryrisk assessments under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations,40