Health and safety for science departments SL253
Science has a generally excellent safety record in schools and colleges, but good, effective health and safety planning is essential. A pragmatic, risk based approach needs to be taken, based on evidence and with the cooperation of all staff and students.
Summary
Science has a generally excellent safety record in schools and colleges, but good, effective health and safety planning is essential. A pragmatic, risk based approach needs to be taken, based on evidence and with the cooperation of all staff and students.
This course, aimed at Heads of Department, senior technicians and experienced teachers, will develop the skills to both audit, plan and implement coherent practical health and safety in your science department. Hands-on practical work will enable participants to further understand the processes of good risk management, as well as focussing in on areas such as teaching space management, the prep rooms and stores, as well as going outside of the lab. There is also support post-course, to help participants with implementing good practice in their department.
This course may support you with Science Benchmark 4 - Purposeful practical science
Who is it for?
- Science Teachers
- Technicians
- Senior technicians
- heads of science
What topics are covered?
- Health and safety
- effective practical work
- good practice in science departments
How will you learn?
Immersive 2 day face to face CPD
How long is this course?
2 days
Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will:
- audit their departments for good practice in health and safety
- develop management tools for ensuring compliance
- plan for a coherent approach within their school