Overall responsibility for health and safety lies with the employer
Employers are required, as far as is "reasonably practical", to provide and maintain a working environment that:
- Is safe
- Does not present risks to employees' health
- Has facilities and arrangements that are adequate for employees' welfare
Employers must assess the risks of all activities, introduce measures to control the risks, and tell their employees about the measures.
This is outlined in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
This means that maintenance is important
Maintenance plays an important part in schools' compliance with health and safety law.
Employers in schools have a duty to:
These duties are set out in the Education and Skills Funding Agency's (ESFA's) guide on good estate management for schools, under the