Health and Safety Services for Schools

As former British teachers working overseas we understand the problems faced with identifying hazards and implementing safe working practices within schools.  Problems include cultural differences, language barriers and lack of guidelines.

Why is occupational health and safety important within International Schools?

School related accidents or diseases are very costly and can have many serious direct and indirect effects on the lives of teachers, pupils and their families.

Overall, the costs of most school-related accidents or illnesses are very high. With guidance from Teach Overseas  we aim to reduce these costs by implementing policies and procedures which will avoid the hazards.

In the United Kingdom and under European Law Health and Safety provision in schools lies directly with the employer. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 this places overall responsibility for health and safety with the employer, for independent schools, the employer is usually the governing body or proprietor.

What Services can teach Overseas Offer?

The key to preventing harm to school employees, students and the environment is to establish a good occupational health and safety programme.  Under Teach Overseas guidance your school will have a tailored set of health and safety policies and procedures, with the necessary advice by IdipOSH qualified professional on how to implement them. Teach Overseas services will enable your school to:

• Carry out risk assessments
• Identify and prioritize hazards
• Eliminate hazards
• Improve H&S culture and climate
• Assure employee and student involvement
• Train employees, students and management
• Reduce staff turnover with positive H&S climate
• Cut costs related to accidents