Health and Safety Guidelines for Groups of Learners

This element is about those particular health and safety issues that arise when using enclosed premises for the delivery of any part of the training process, in particular where groups of learners are involved. It assumes that the risk of violence in the classroom is covered in 6.4.2. Performance standards You must be able to

1. implement and follow general health and safety procedures and requirements for the delivery of services to the public
2. implement and follow any specific health and safety procedures and requirements that apply in the buildings you are using
3. make sure that learners understand the operation of health and safety and emergency procedures that apply in any enclosed premises you are using
4. in the event of an emergency, carry out your responsibilities as set out in your organisation’s policy and procedures
​5. report details of any actual or potential health and safety risks that arise, in line with your organisation’s policy and procedures Knowledge and understanding requirements You must know and understand a. the extent and limits of your responsibility for learners as set out in the relevant Health and Safety at Work legislation b. the application of health and safety regulations in any enclosed premises c. the content of your organisation’s health and safety policy and procedures and how they apply to your role and responsibilities d. the operation of fire alarm and emergency evacuation procedures e. the importance of remaining alert to health and safety issues at all times f. the importance of demonstrating consistent attitudes and behaviours in the management of health and safety risks so that messages being given in the overall learning programme are not undermined