One of the fundamental aims of the college is to provide an environment which is safe and secure.
The college is committed to fulfil its legal responsibilities in this area and accepts its duty of care for all students, employees and visitors to the college.
It understands that its staff should be aware of their responsibilities and expects them to:
take reasonable care in discharging their duties
co-operate with management in ensuring a safe college environment
perform their duties according to training and instruction in health and safety
inform the management of any deficiencies with regard to health and safety
Scope
The remit for health and safety focuses on the following areas or issues:
Risk Assessment – production and review of risk assessment plan
Fire prevention, including drills and signage
Electrical safety, including wiring and all appliances
Gas supply and appliances
Laboratory and Art Facilities
Cleaning of premises and toilets
Fixtures and Fittings, including carpets, chairs and tables
First Aid provision
Emergency exits and corridors
Registration with NHS of overseas students
Chemicals and Storage
The College has a dedicated laboratory technician –Dev Varsani - who is responsible for the yearly audit of each of our laboratories.
All experiments producing noxious fumes or effluents are done in a modern fume cupboard.
Each lab has sufficient lab coats and goggles for each student attending a practical session as well as a fire blanket and medical eye wash in the event of accidents.
Suppliers
Risk Assessment Plan and Implementation
The college officer for premises, Health and Safety, Fabio Carpene has been trained in risk assessment and is responsible for our annual risk assessment plan and its implementation. He surveys the premises each week and effects any alterations or repairs as required.
He is also responsible for liaising with all of our suppliers we use to assist with maintaining the premises. Thus for example, he organizes annual tests for our fire equipment, including hose reels and the fire alarm system.
He is also responsible for organizing and logging fire drills, first aid and recording all accidents and injury. Any concerns with regard to Health and Safety should be referred to him.
Fire – Eurofire, fire extinguishers, Elecro Ltd, fire alarm system
Electrical – Aspect
Gas – British Gas
Laboratory and Art – Varsani Lab Supplies
Cleaning – College Health and Safety Officer
Fixtures – College Health and Safety Officer
First Aid – College Health and Safety Officer
Emergency Exits - College Health and Safety Officer
NHS – College Health and Safety Officer
Waste disposal is organised via the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea or Capital and Counties.
Fire
The College is fitted out with necessary fire exit and safety signs as well as emergency lightning.
In addition to the laboratories fire extinguishers are located next to exits and electrical equipment such as photocopiers. Fire drills take place at least once a term with meeting points in front of the side entrance to Barkers and in the corner of Old Court Place directly opposite the College. Notices are clearly displayed around the college to indicate these meeting points.
The fire station is next to Old Court Place so perhaps we’re lucky on that count!
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Hazard sheets are displayed in the Chemistry Laboratory. COSH forms are produced under relevant circumstances.
Responsibilities
Directly responsible for all issues regarding premises, health and safety is Mike Kirby, Principal and Director. His appointed deputy in this area, who is directly in charge of all aspects of maintenance and liaising with suppliers, is the college Health and Safety officer, Fabio Carpene.
