This course aims to raise the profile and importance of accident management. The common concerns when accidents occur and the legal requirements for investigation and reporting of accidents.   School governors form part of the health and safety statutory framework with responsibilities to ensure the school is a safe environment for staff and pupils, and this includes the requirement to ensure accidents are reviewed, managed and monitored.    On successful completion of the course, Governors will be able to:  The requirements of RIDDOR   Managing civil claims  Managing criminal investigations  Media and communication management  Recognise the importance of health and safety management system   Appreciate the consequences of failing to manage health and safety effectively  On completing this course, participants will understand the importance of an Accident Management plan, what this plan must contain, and how to respond appropriately when an accident happens.  They will have a framework to guide them through potential claims and investigations. 

What happens if a serious accident occurs at school? What are the legal statutory duties for schools in managing accidents? What happens in the event of a civil claim? What happens in the event of a Health and Safety HSE investigation? Are you prepared? What documents do you need? Will I go to court?    All of the questions above are reviewed as part of this training, with case studies of poor health and safety management failings and to prepare the school for having an accident management system.    An overview of RIDDOR and the importance of accident reporting and accident management.  

What happens if a serious accident occurs at school? What are the legal statutory duties for schools in managing accidents? What happens in the event of a civil claim? What happens in the event of a Health and Safety HSE investigation? Are you prepared? What documents do you need? Will I go to court?   All of the questions above are reviewed as part of this training, with case studies of poor health and safety management failings and to prepare the school for having an accident management system.   An overview of RIDDOR and the importance of accident reporting and accident management. On completing this course, participants will have knowledge and confidence in how to respond to serious accidents at school.  They will know their legal duties, and how to prepare for any potential escalation. Participants will understand the importance of implementing a suitable Accident Management System. 

What happens if a serious accident occurs at school? What are the legal statutory duties for schools in managing accidents? What happens in the event of a civil claim? What happens in the event of a Health and Safety HSE investigation? Are you prepared? What documents do you need? Will I go to court?   All of the questions above are reviewed as part of this training, with case studies of poor health and safety management failings and to prepare the school for having an accident management system.   An overview of RIDDOR and the importance of accident reporting and accident management. On completing this course, participants will have knowledge and confidence in how to respond to serious accidents at school.  They will know their legal duties, and how to prepare for any potential escalation. Participants will understand the importance of implementing a suitable Accident Management System.