Health and Safety

It is important to remember that the government is investing money in your business by providing free training for your learner. The Learning and Skills Council and the Adult Learning Inspectorate standards of Health and Safety and Equality of Opportunity are binding, for both ITS Ltd and for employers. Together we are responsible for your apprentice's welfare in his or her place of work.

All premises where prospective government-funded funded learners work and/or train, must meet certain health and safety requirements. Before the training programme can start, our Health and Safety Representative will need to visit your premises to look at, and discuss, your health and safety arrangements. You or your named 'Responsible Person' will need to be available when our Health and Safety Representative visits. You are advised to allow about 45 minutes to show them around your premises, and answer any questions.

The key areas of this visit are:

• Fire Fighting Equipment, Fire Exits and Emergency Evacuation Procedures
• Employer's Liability Insurance (you will need to provide a photocopy of this)
• First Aid Equipment and Accident Book
• Proof of Portable Appliance Electrical Safety Checks
• Health and Safety Policy (written)
• Health and Safety Induction for New Employees
• Records of Risk Assessments
• Named 'Responsible Person'
• Health and Safety Training for Staff (including the availability and use of Personal Protective Equipment)