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31/08/2015

PRIMARY SCHOOL NOT ALLOWED LADDERS

Primary school not allowed ladders due to health and safety. Therefore staff use chairs to reach up when 'working at heights'. HSE Panel decision There is nothing in health and safety law that prevents primary schools from using step ladders in classrooms. A properly designed stepstool or stepladder is often going to be the sensible and practical option for carrying out tasks that involve working at height for a short time – and schools are no exception. It’s certainly a safer option than standi......

27/08/2015

WORK EXPERIENCE - CUTTING THROUGH THE BUREAUCRACY

Introducing students to the world of work can help them understand the work environment, choose future careers or prepare for employment. It can take the form of a short, or longer, placement with a placement provider (employer) where they will have the opportunity to observe and practice work tasks. But work placement arrangements are too often seen as over-bureaucratic and burdensome, putting off potential employers. We must tackle this and stop over-interpretation of the law. The e......